Industry News
Awareness, collaboration crucial to boost teleaudiology uptake
Despite a surge during COVID-19, the use of telehealth-supported access to audiologists is not being used to its full potential. [ + ]
Guillain-Barré syndrome risk six times higher after COVID-19: study
Having a COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome within the next six weeks, according to a new study. [ + ]
Trial for children with severe immune deficiency disorder
A potential cure for a severe immune deficiency disorder in children that makes them extremely vulnerable to infections will be offered in Australia under a gene therapy trial. [ + ]
Nurses and clinicians key to reducing recreational cannabis harm
Supporting mental health nurses with information on the risks and benefits of recreational cannabis could help reduce harm caused by the substance. [ + ]
The threat of infectious diseases in Gaza
Gaza is facing an unprecedented health crisis that risks an outbreak of deadly infectious diseases, such as cholera, because water and sanitation services have completely broken down, according to Oxfam. [ + ]
NSW Ambulance on recruitment drive to boost virtual care capacity
In the two years since establishment, the Virtual Clinical Care Centre has been diverting very low acuity cases away from EDs to more appropriate care pathways. [ + ]
Early liver disease detection paramount for diabetics
A study has highlighted the need for doctors to be vigilant with early detection and monitoring of liver complications in patients with diabetes and obesity. [ + ]
National intellectual disability centre opens
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health hopes to improve health outcomes for people with intellectual disability. [ + ]
Study suggests a new way to treat sleep apnoea
A research team has examined shortcomings in responses to the continuous positive airway machine and found adding combinations of therapies gets results in those unable to tolerate CPAP. [ + ]
VR to help remove fear of needles
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in virtual reality technology to reduce patient pain, stress and anxiety when having blood tests, vaccinations and medical imaging. [ + ]
Report outlines recommendations to minimise AMR in water
A white paper has addressed concerns around antimicrobial resistance in water sources and the implications for human and animal health, the environment, and industry. [ + ]
NSW rolls out VR training for emergency stroke care
A new virtual reality (VR) training program is set to provide emergency department nurses across New South Wales with real-time experience in stroke care. [ + ]
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy released
A National Mental Health Workforce Strategy will guide coordinated action over the next decade for mental health care. [ + ]
Epilepsy drug reduces frequency of seizures, trial finds
A drug trialled for epilepsy patients is said to help reduce focal-onset seizures. [ + ]
Global guidance to improve inherited high cholesterol care
The International Atherosclerosis Society released guidance to improve care of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), and the risk of early heart disease. [ + ]
