Industry News
Blood test could help predict risk of death in two years: study
A blood test to detect higher levels of a heart protein, called troponin, could help predict the risk of death from any cause in the next few years, claims a large UK study. [ + ]
Indigenous health study rolled out across Qld
A Mater study has placed health workers across Queensland in order to study the long-term health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. [ + ]
Childhood trauma may increase risk of pregnancy complications
The risk of pregnancy complications and of giving birth to underweight and/or premature babies may be significantly higher for women who experience childhood trauma. [ + ]
PSA launches updated Professional Practice Standards
The PSA has released revised Professional Practice Standards for clinical activities undertaken by pharmacists in differing specialty areas. [ + ]
Vic hospital launches indoor digital navigation tool
The Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre has launched the use of digital wayfinder BindiMaps to assist with indoor navigation around the hospital. [ + ]
NZ hospitals deploy Provation's iPro anaesthesia solution
The Provation iPro Anaesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) has been deployed at two hospitals in Hamilton, New Zealand. [ + ]
New Footscray Hospital appoints NEC to drive digital transformation
The new Footscray Hospital is being constructed by Multiplex and delivered by Plenary Health in partnership with the VHBA and Western Health. [ + ]
DoHAC's U-turn on medical device funding a blow to hospitals, patients: CHA
Hospitals could be forced to cut back services and patient costs for surgery could soar, warns Catholic Health Australia. [ + ]
Online global atlas assists with digital health literacy
Researchers at RMIT University have helped visualise health and digital health literacy by consolidating and visualing data into an interactive map. [ + ]
Pets help improve communication among people with aphasia: study
A new study has found that pets have a unique ability to improve communication among people with aphasia, a language difficulty after brain injury. [ + ]
Illicit drugs behind one in three sudden cardiac deaths: Vic study
Around one-third of young adults in Victoria who experienced sudden cardiac deaths (SCDs) outside of a hospital setting from April 2019 to April 2021 used illegal drugs prior to their fatal events. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
