Industry News
Discovery could lead to improved chronic worm treatment
A Monash University study has uncovered why some intestinal worm infections become chronic, which could eventually lead to human vaccines and improved treatments. [ + ]
Study explores impact of 20% sugary drinks tax
Can a national sugary drinks tax improve health equity? New research investigates the potential health benefits and cost-effectiveness of such taxes. [ + ]
$39m funding to improve HIV treatment
A funding boost from the federal government will allow people without Medicare to access government-funded HIV treatment. [ + ]
AI regulation essential to keep patients safe: RACGP
The RACGP is calling for an oversight body to develop a framework and oversee and monitor developments in healthcare AI. [ + ]
Bupa launches 24/7 telehealth service
Bupa has connected customers with a 24-hour virtual doctor service in an attempt to relieve overstretched general practices and hospital emergency departments. [ + ]
Research into 'chemobrain' hopes to improve treatment
UNSW Sydney has been awarded a grant of nearly $500,000 to investigate how the relationship between gut and brain health is impacted by chemotherapy. [ + ]
New CHAP project to support country heart patients
The Country Health Attack Prevention program, or CHAP Project, is tailor-made for country people's recovery and secondary prevention support. [ + ]
Co-training AI tool can mimic the second opinion process
New research aims to address the limited availability of human annotated, or labelled, medical images. [ + ]
Lipid-lowering drugs could impair lung function: study
A study involving 340,000 UK Biobank participants has found that a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs could impair lung function in some patients. [ + ]
Call for awareness on metabolic syndrome that increases heart disease risk
The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) is calling for improving awareness on conditions that can double the risk of cardiovascular disease. [ + ]
Paediatric palliative care national plan launched
A new national action plan has been launched with an aim to improve the quality and availability of palliative care for infants, children and young people with a life-limiting illness. [ + ]
UQ, SNP speed up pathology workflows
The University of Queensland and Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (SNP) have automated a microscope scanning and analysis system in Brisbane that has been tested, implemented and accredited ready for rollout around the world. [ + ]
SA Health to roll out Modeus's electronic drug register platform
South Australian Health has appointed Modeus as the preferred supplier for the Electronic Controlled Drug Register for SA Pharmacy Sites. [ + ]
Nursing body responds to NASOG MS-2 Step Pill comments
ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said that comments claiming women would be at risk if nurse practitioners prescribed the abortion pill were insulting, patronising and out of touch with reality. [ + ]
New international dietary guidelines released
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated dietary advice involving fat and carbohydrate intake. [ + ]
