Industry News
Medigrowth, Deakin Uni partner for medicinal cannabis centre
Medigrowth, a fully licensed Australian medicinal cannabis biotech, has announced plans to build a Centre of Excellence in Geelong in partnership with Deakin University. [ + ]
Access to medical abortion pill expanded
The TGA has announced changes to restrictions around prescribing and dispensing of medical abortion pills. [ + ]
SA Scientist of the Year appointed as SAHMRI Executive Director
SAHMRI has appointed Professor Maria Makrides as its next Executive Director. [ + ]
Rural placement key to increasing regional health workforce
New research reveals that rural experience could be the key factor in increasing the number of health workers in Australia's rural and remote communities. [ + ]
RSV vaccine trial to protect pre-term babies
Qld researchers are trialling a new vaccine that could deliver single dose protection and reduce hospitalisation rates of premature babies after discharge. [ + ]
New drug targets the fundamental process of inflammation
A new class of anti-inflammatory medication developed in Australia is being prepared for regulatory approval. [ + ]
Darwin to gain $25.8m health teaching and research facility
Construction will soon commence on Charles Darwin University's Centre for Better Health Futures. [ + ]
SA to trial digital intervention for those at risk of bowel cancer
South Australia is set to trial a digitalised colonoscopy database as a part of the 'Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer Prevention' (SCOPE) project. [ + ]
NSW trials strategies to improve health staff wellbeing
A consortium surveyed 1300 workers over an 18-month period to better understand whether SMART work design strategies could improve employee wellbeing. [ + ]
Dr Nicole Yap to join Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute
The specialist breast surgeon will join FECRI's breast cancer research group as a Collaborating Clinician in metropolitan Melbourne. [ + ]
Assessing quality of life in recurrent rectal cancer patients
Researchers have developed a disease-specific measure designed to capture and assess the wide-ranging issues that affect patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer. [ + ]
Shopping trolleys used to detect atrial fibrillation
Supermarket shoppers in the UK were recently given the opportunity to be tested for a common heart rhythm disorder by holding the handlebar of a modified trolley for at least 60 seconds. [ + ]
More highlights revealed in countdown to MedInfo 2023
The Australasian Institute of Digital Health is in the process of putting together the final touches for MedInfo 2023, with less than a week to go until the major digital health learning event begins on 8 July. [ + ]
'Robo-glove' can help stroke patients relearn lost skills, music
A prototype of a 'soft smart hand exoskeleton' or 'robo-glove' gives feedback to wearers who need to relearn tasks that require manual dexterity and coordination. [ + ]
New digital health project to tackle chronic diseases
A $13.7 million project to unlock digital health data on debilitating diseases could reduce hospitalisations, tackle complications and cut health costs. [ + ]
