Industry News
Codeine misuse reduced by prescription-only changes
The move to prescription-only codeine in Australia has seen a 50% reduction in the monthly rate of codeine-related poisoning calls and halved codeine sales. [ + ]
Push to upskill GPs and raise awareness during Mental Health Week
Greg Hunt backs the release of a framework for assessing the mental health of young Australians, while Climb for Mental Health showcases the importance of moving onwards and upwards. [ + ]
WHO launches app to improve care for older people
The World Health Organization has announced a package of tools, including a digital application, to help health and social workers provide better care for older people. [ + ]
My Health Record brings diagnostic test results online
The latest My Health Record update has given patients and healthcare professionals easier access to pathology and diagnostic imaging results. [ + ]
Poor staffing increases aged-care hospitalisations: report
Inadequate staffing and skill levels have been identified as major contributing factors in avoidable hospital visits by many aged-care residents in NSW. [ + ]
Children's hospital to compensate family of disabled girl
Princess Margaret Hospital's treatment of a toddler with scald burns was found to be negligent and led to the child developing cerebral palsy. [ + ]
New GP guidelines could reduce Aus dementia rates
New guidelines have been issued for Australian GPs that will hopefully help reduce dementia rates nationally. [ + ]
Great Comebacks Awards celebrate inspiring ostomates
William Cusack and Julia Kittscha have both been recognised at the 2019 ConvaTec Great Comebacks Awards for their unwavering spirit, resilience and determination to living, and supporting those with a stoma. [ + ]
ASID Annual Scientific Meeting deemed a success for NT
The Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) Annual Scientific Meeting 2019 saw 450 attendees descend on the Darwin Convention Centre. [ + ]
Opioid-related harm increasing in Victoria
Opioid-related emergency department (ED) presentations in Victoria increased annually by an average of 3.1% during the 10-year period of 2008–09 to 2017–18. [ + ]
IVF birth rates improve across ANZ: report
IVF success rates in Australia and New Zealand have continued to improve, while the number of IVF twins are falling. [ + ]
ADHD meds not necessarily more effective in higher doses
Researchers have found that a medium dose of methylphenidate (MPH) has the strongest beneficial effects on inhibitory control in children with ADHD. [ + ]
Revised guidelines up for discussion
The National Boards for the 16 regulated health professions and the AHPRA are carrying out public consultations asking for people to have their say on revised policy guidance. [ + ]
ACT Health Directorate signs SaaS deal with TechnologyOne
The ACT Health Directorate has awarded TechnologyOne a four-year, $3.2 million contract to replace its on-premise inventory management system. [ + ]
Fertility-sparing surgery safe for those with early ovarian cancer
Young women with early-stage ovarian cancer can undergo fertility-preserving surgery without affecting the safety of their cancer treatment. [ + ]
