Industry News
Survey says Australians overestimate IVF success
A Your Fertility survey reveals that most Australians are unaware of how early their fertility starts to decline, with many placing too much faith in IVF as a backup measure. [ + ]
SPC strategically invests in The Kuisine Company
At full rollout, the contract will require the provision of nine million meals per annum to NSW hospitals. [ + ]
COVID-19-free areas improve safety after surgery
A global study has revealed that establishing 'COVID-19-free' areas in hospitals for surgical patients could save lives during additional waves of the pandemic. [ + ]
Meditation app promotes healthy minds
To coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October, Healthy Minds Innovations is encouraging people to download the free Healthy Minds Program App. [ + ]
Pioneering research gives hope on World Sight Day
Gene and cell therapy are two emerging technologies offering new hope to patients with diseases where no treatments have been available in the past. [ + ]
Mobile lifting robot transfers and rehabilitates patients
The PTR Robot is reported to be the first mobile, intelligent robot solution that can flexibly move around in the healthcare and nursing sectors. [ + ]
Aged-care residents that are served more, eat more
Researchers at the University of South Australia have discovered a simple way for aged-care residents to improve their nutrition intake: increase their meal sizes. [ + ]
'No Jab, No Pay' policy has biggest impact in lowest SES areas
Australia's 'No Jab, No Pay' policy has been linked to substantial catch-up vaccination activity. [ + ]
Extroverts less likely to comply with COVID-19 regulation
Victoria's COVID-19 regulation will need to recognise the various personality types of its population to ensure widespread behavioural compliance and keep case numbers south of pre-Christmas targets. [ + ]
Wearable solution to prevent workplace shoulder injuries
Soter Analytics has launched SoterCoach — a wearable solution designed to prevent injuries in the workplace. [ + ]
NSW/ACT GP in Training of the Year announced
Dr Josephine Guyer has won the RACGP's NSW/ACT General Practitioner in Training of the Year award. [ + ]
Breast cancer study calls for twins
Melbourne identical twins have joined a major new study investigating why only one twin in a pair develops breast cancer, or if both twins are diagnosed, why one twin does so earlier. [ + ]
Why do some people develop life-threatening COVID-19?
More than 10% of healthy people who develop severe COVID-19 produce misguided antibodies that attack the patient's own immune system. [ + ]
Toolkit targets secondary osteoporotic fractures
Primary care physicians can now access a comprehensive educational toolkit containing practical resources to help identify, assess and manage patients at risk of fractures. [ + ]
Study links metformin to slowed cognitive decline
A study of older Australians with type 2 diabetes revealed that taking metformin resulted in slower cognitive decline with lower dementia rates than those who did not use the medication. [ + ]
