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Call for review of 'inadequate' psychedelic-assisted therapy laws
A group of medical and health practitioners is calling for an urgent review of the current guidelines for the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy in Australia. [ + ]
WHO responds to upsurge of respiratory illness in China
The World Health Organization has shared an update on the increase in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China. [ + ]
Change to gestational diabetes testing: a pandemic silver lining?
Thanks to research from the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, a reduction in unnecessary glucose testing may well be one of the silver linings of the pandemic. [ + ]
AI models to improve automated chest X-ray diagnosis
Research from the Australian e-Health Research Centre has identified methods for improving AI diagnosis of heart and lung conditions using X-ray. [ + ]
RACGP calls for long-term solution to opioid dependence
While welcoming a decision to extend the period GPs can adminster opioid dependence treatment drugs, a longer-term solution is needed, RACGP says. [ + ]
New recommendations for treatment of chronic cough
Patients suffering from a chronic cough should have that cough thoroughly investigated if there are any red flags for an underlying disease, suggest new recommendations. [ + ]
Speedier assessment for internationally trained nurses
Overseas-trained nurses and midwives looking to practise in Australia will soon have access to a new assessment facility. [ + ]
AI.Care 2023 kicks off with focus on global standards for innovation
The AIDH's AI.Care 2023 conference has kicked off with Dr Eva Weicken delivering the opening plenary on setting global standards for health AI innovation. [ + ]
Health Justice Australia CEO to step down
Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine, founding CEO of Health Justice Australia, will step down from her role at the end of January 2024. [ + ]
Aust project could lead to early detection of deadly cancer
The project will build on WEHI's breakthrough discovery of proteins that can identify early pancreatic cancer in patients. [ + ]
Clinic offers new lease on life for 21-year-old
A NSW tertiary clinical program has significantly improved the quality of life of a young woman diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND). [ + ]
Project targets illicit drug use and harm reduction
UTS is testing a new handheld device for rapidly and accurately identifying drug specimens. [ + ]
SafeScript NSW's new approval management functionality
SafeScript NSW's new functionality allows prescribers to apply online for approval to prescribe or supply certain Schedule 8 medicines. [ + ]
Audiology review leads to $2m in compensation
An independent clinical review into the delivery of audiology care at Townsville University Hospital is now complete. [ + ]
Delayed cord clamping in preterm babies reduces death risk by half
Two University of Sydney-led studies have given further weight to the benefits of delayed cord clamping. [ + ]
