Industry News
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. [ + ]
Common chemo drug might promote cancer growth: animal study
A standard chemotherapy drug used for breast cancer can actually injure the cells surrounding the cancer, which can then awaken dormant cancer cells and promote cancer growth, say US researchers testing the drugs in mice. [ + ]
RACP calls for increased access to bariatric surgeries
The RACP has made a submission to the Federal Inquiry into Diabetes, with concerns that the methods to assist prevention of type 2 diabetes and obesity are not easily accessible for patients. [ + ]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder program expanding with $1.5m funding
The expansion of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder screening program will be explored with community organisations as part of a new National Health and Medical Research Council project. [ + ]
Updated hip fracture standard released
The ACSQHC has launched the updated national clinical care standard for hip fracture at the binational Hip Fest 2023 conference. [ + ]
Three South East Qld satellite hospitals commence services
Three of seven satellite hospitals across South East Queensland have commenced the provision of outpatient community-based health services across their regions. [ + ]
Nicola Roxon appointed AIHW Chair
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's report has shown that while Australians benefit from record high employment and continued flexibility to work from home, the global cost of living shock is having an impact on households. [ + ]
Partnership to enhance patient data integrity
Hospital Products Australia and Harris Data Integrity Solutions have come together to address the challenge of duplicated patient records within Australia's evolving electronic health records landscape. [ + ]
Mater launches new model of care for diabetic pregnant mums
Mater Mothers' Hospital has launched a new hybrid care model that combines a traditional midwifery group practice with an extra layer of obstetric care. [ + ]
Calls to standardise allergy tests to improve reliability
Scientists are calling for standardisation of allergy tests after laboratory trials showed commercially available tests are not uniformly reliable. [ + ]
Burnside Hospital on recruitment drive after Stepney acquisition
Burnside Hospital has completed acquisition of the Sportsmed Hospital business now rebranded as Burnside Hospital Stepney. [ + ]
Device to improve pacemaker surgery efficiency
South Australian company C.tech (Cardiovascular Technology Pty) has developed the OnePoint Junction Box with an aim to improve pacemaker surgery. [ + ]
SA boosts midwifery numbers with re-entry program
A re-entry program is assisting qualified midwives in South Australia rejoin the midwifery workforce by refreshing vital skills and knowledge. [ + ]
AHA releases new guidance for patient data use
With the increasing use of analytics and big data in research, the AHA has released new policy guidance for the collection, storage and ethical use of data. [ + ]
Cross-border initiatives key to advancing digital health: policy forum
Healthcare, industry and research professionals have cited the importance of international collaboration on new and disruptive technologies to advance digital health for citizens. [ + ]
