Industry News
Interpreter boost reduces patient self-discharge
A study conducted at Royal Darwin Hospital has found that increased use of Aboriginal interpreters was associated with a decrease in patients leaving treatment early. [ + ]
Sniffer dogs train to detect COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Adelaide are working with international partners to train sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19. [ + ]
A look at Victoria's hospital and ambulance performance data
Reductions in hospitalisations, emergency department visits and ambulance callouts have been reported over the past three months in Victoria. [ + ]
Hospital wellness channel eases patient stress and anxiety
Trialled in Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital, the Wellness Channel is being rolled out across all major hospitals in the Northern Sydney Local Health District. [ + ]
Dental association anticipates COVID cavity spike
One in three of us is walking around with untreated tooth decay, while one in four has periodontal disease with periodontal pockets 4 mm or deeper. [ + ]
Program helps pharmacists wise up to pain
A new online program has been launched to ensure pharmacists are well placed to manage pain. [ + ]
Watch the battle: soap vs COVID-19
UNSW academics have released a 3D visualisation of soap destroying the coronavirus to remind Australians that simply washing your hands can help stem the pandemic. [ + ]
Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten
A treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and bowel disease could allow people with coeliac disease to eat gluten without consequences. [ + ]
NSW could be steps behind Vic's worsening COVID-19 crisis
New South Wales (NSW) may be just steps behind Victoria's worsening COVID-19 crisis unless rigorous infection control measures are maintained. [ + ]
World Hepatitis Day: COVID-19's impact on hepatitis elimination
Dual pandemics — what will COVID-19 mean for hepatitis C elimination? is an online event that will discuss the immense challenges COVID-19 brings to hepatitis C elimination. [ + ]
Upcoming National Pain Week reveals the faces of pain
This National Pain Week — running from 27 July to 2 August — aims to bust some of the myths and stigma surrounding chronic pain. [ + ]
Award honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researcher
Leading Aboriginal academic Professor Roianne West has been awarded the 2020 Lowitja Institute Cranlana Award for her outstanding research leadership. [ + ]
Madame Tussauds Sydney thanks frontline workers
For one more week, Madame Tussauds Sydney is opening its doors to emergency service workers, teachers and healthcare professionals for free! [ + ]
Sydney man receives innovative oncology treatment
The treatment combines a state-of-the-art MRI imaging scanner and a linear accelerator to allow treatment specialists to see tumours and adapt treatment in real time. [ + ]
Pandemic accelerates digital transformation by six years
Twilio's global study reveals that 97% of enterprise decision-makers believe the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated their company's digital transformation efforts. [ + ]
