Industry News
Study reports more twins than ever
A global review of twinning rates finds that humans are giving birth to more twins than ever before. [ + ]
AIA Australia launches wellbeing coaching service
The AIA Vitality Wellbeing Check-In Program gives Priority Protection policyholders access to two free sessions with an experienced Mindstar wellbeing coach. [ + ]
Exoskeleton technology comes to Australia
Royal Rehab has entered into an agreement with United States robotic company Ekso Bionics to bring advanced exoskeleton technology to Australia. [ + ]
Australian back pain trial slashes opioid use
A NSW trial has led to a 24% reduction in opioid prescribing for patients with acute back pain in emergency departments. [ + ]
HESTA Excellence Awards — nominations open
HESTA is calling for nominations of dedicated professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services. [ + ]
Digital engagement key to post-COVID business survival, says report
Twilio's State of Customer Engagement Report reveals that digital communications were critical to business survival in 2020. [ + ]
Elsevier launches COVID-19 Healthcare Hub to support healthcare workers
The ICU Nurses Refresher Toolkit and COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit contain up-to-date medical information on COVID-19, approved treatments and guidelines. [ + ]
Compulsory vaccines possible but unlikely, says law professor
Whatever the government's intention, Prof Stewart believes a mandate should be the "final instrument" in its quest to roll out a vaccination program. [ + ]
Wavelink launches Connected Health business unit
Wavelink has launched a new business unit — Connected Health — which will work with partners to sell complex solutions to enterprise health customers. [ + ]
New digital platform reports vaccinations to the register
The CVIP is designed to manage vaccinations and report vaccination information to the AIR, supporting the national COVID-19 vaccination program. [ + ]
Bees top list of hospitalisations for venomous bites and stings
A report of hospitalisations due to venomous bites and stings in 2017–18 finds bee stings responsible for more than one-quarter of cases. [ + ]
New MS treatment available on PBS
Australians living with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis can now access a new treatment option with the listing of Zeposia (ozanimod) on the PBS. [ + ]
Breastmilk bank celebrates 10 years
More than 1000 sick and premature babies have been fed precious breastmilk donated by new mothers since the Mercy Health Breastmilk Bank opened its doors. [ + ]
Early nut introduction linked to fall in infant peanut allergy
Changes to food allergy guidelines have led to a significant increase in parents introducing peanut into their babies' diets, with a 16% decrease in peanut allergy among infants. [ + ]
Cocaine use and hospitalisations on the rise
A new report reveals an increase in cocaine availability, prevalence of use and related hospitalisations in Australia. [ + ]
