Industry News
AIHW releases 10-year dementia data improvement plan
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has outlined activities to improve national dementia data and provide an evidence base for effective policy development, service provision and planning. [ + ]
Clinical excellence, innovation celebrated at WSLHD quality awards
From advances in patient experience to new dedicated Aboriginal health services for women, the WSLHD annual awards honoured clinical excellence and innovation. [ + ]
Report calls for urgent overhaul of disability support work
The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work said that an overhaul of poorly paid and casualised disability support work is needed to ensure the NDIS's viability and protect participants from substandard care. [ + ]
Project to improve treatments for children's muscle diseases
The National Muscle Disease Bio-databank will advance research into understanding why children develop genetic muscle diseases. [ + ]
Midwifery workforce review to tackle growing industry concerns
The NMBA has partnered with the Burnet Institute and colleagues to conduct a comprehensive review of the midwifery workforce amid concerns that growth is stalling in the profession. [ + ]
Study defines 145 genetic disorders that cause childhood dementia
Experts have defined the causes of childhood dementia, identifying genetic disorders from progressive brain damage. [ + ]
Breast cancer: risk of death higher if treatment time frames not followed
An increased risk of death from breast cancer has been found in women if treatment interval guidelines are not followed, according to research published in the Medical Journal of Australia. [ + ]
Construction begins on $600m Health Translation Hub
NSW Premier Chris Minns and Member for Coogee Dr Marjorie O’Neil MP joined UNSW and Plenary Health consortium partners to mark the official start of major work on the marquee development. [ + ]
NRL teams up with federal government to encourage free bowel screening
The NRL has partnered with the Australian Government to encourage Australians to take the free bowel screening test from the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. [ + ]
Peter Mac jumps in World's Best Specialised Hospital rankings
After a global survey of doctors and healthcare professionals, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre has risen in ranking for the World's Best Specialised Hospitals of 2024. [ + ]
2023 Churchill Fellowship award recipients named
Recipients of the 2023 Church Fellowship have been announced, including 15 recipients of the award for health-related topics. [ + ]
Icon Group and Sunsuria partner to offer cancer services in Malaysia
Australian company Icon Group has partnered with Sunsuria Healthcare to provide cancer care services and help narrow the gap in access to care in Malaysia. [ + ]
Study calls for urgent efforts to reduce adolescent vaping uptake
A study involving more than 4200 adolescents has found that e-cigarette use has become "fairly common" in young people in Australia. [ + ]
Harris Maternity, Personify Care launch digital antenatal pathways
A new app by Harris Maternity and Personify Care aims to deliver antenatal education and care to expectant parents. [ + ]
Lead exposure likely behind 5.5 million CVD deaths: study
Cardiovascular disease deaths and IQ loss caused by lead exposure could be far higher than previous estimates, according to new analysis. [ + ]
