Industry News
Development of blood vessel repair therapy accelerated
UniQuest has partnered with CSL to accelerate the development of a potential treatment for the repair of blood vessels damaged by inflammation. [ + ]
Chance to feature in first edition Healthcare Technology Buyers' Guide
Australia's first Healthcare Technology Buyers' Guide will launch this September, providing a comprehensive listing of healthcare products, services and stakeholder details. [ + ]
'Spider web' mechanism traps and kills viruses
Immunologists at Canada's McMaster University have discovered a mechanism that acts like a spider web — trapping and killing pathogens such as influenza or SARS-CoV-2. [ + ]
Medicinal cannabis facility planned for Toowoomba
Medibis has announced long-term plans to build a multi-million-dollar medicinal cannabis facility in Toowoomba, Queensland. [ + ]
SEEK report sees fall in healthcare workforce applications
SEEK's Healthcare Pulse Report reveals a substantial rise in available healthcare and medical roles over the last year, but a 24% drop in application rates. [ + ]
Qld dietitian helps teen face food fears
A Brisbane dietitian who helped a 17-year-old face her phobia of food has been recognised for supporting young people with mental health challenges. [ + ]
Wavelink partner program to support channel growth in ANZ
Wavelink is launching a program, tailored to each type of partner, to ensure partners have the best support to be successful in the market. [ + ]
First Nations nurses and midwives honoured through story
'Caring and Community: Stories from Aboriginal nurses and midwives' celebrates thousands of years of birthing and healing practice. [ + ]
Bush medicine knowledge flows to digital records
A new video shows the importance of bush medicine in Indigenous culture and health, and how My Health Record can be used to manage that information for holistic care. [ + ]
Philips issues urgent product defect correction
The correction addresses identified potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane sound abatement foam in specific sleep and respiratory care devices. [ + ]
PBS listing for ulcerative colitis treatment
Australians living with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis can now access a PBS-listed oral treatment alternative. [ + ]
Flinders projects seek to improve dementia care using real-world methods
Two new Flinders University research projects will use real-world training and coaching methods to improve the care provided to people living with dementia. [ + ]
HotDoc launches vaccination booking projects with major hospitals
HotDoc is working with two of the biggest hospitals in Australia to allow for the safe COVID-19 and influenza vaccination of staff and patients. [ + ]
New treatment for asbestos-related cancer
Australians living with inoperable malignant mesothelioma will soon have access to an immunotherapy listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. [ + ]
Partnership launches program to accelerate aged-care employment outcomes
For Purpose Investment Partners, Catalyst Education and Generation Australia have partnered to accelerate employment outcomes in the aged-care sector. [ + ]
