Industry News
CSIRO launches free program for health and medtech sector
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has launched a free program to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop new products and services. [ + ]
1 in 5 people could be suffering from OSA, but most are unaware
People with OSA often snore loudly, their breathing starts and stops during the night and they may wake up several times. [ + ]
Digital devices could be controlled using thoughts
Australian researchers have invented an endovascular implant that could help people living with severe paralysis or neurological disorders to communicate. [ + ]
New solution could reduce severe bleeding after childbirth
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) — defined as the loss of more than 500 mL of blood within 24 hours after birth — is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. [ + ]
'Normal looking' skin could still have cancerous mutations
A University of Queensland study has found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer. [ + ]
How an army of nurses helped a colleague fight cancer
Mater nurse Alison Tritton has always known that her colleagues are special people. [ + ]
Qld issues alert over dangerous counterfeit tablets
Queensland Health has issued a warning against taking illegally sourced drugs following the seizure of counterfeit medications containing life-threatening substances. [ + ]
Budget 2023 health impact: winners and losers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced a $5.7 billion funding boost to Medicare, $951.2 million for digital health and $737 million to combat smoking and vaping as a part of the Federal Budget 2023. [ + ]
Under 40s with mental health problems at higher risk of heart attack, stroke
One in every eight of the 20- to 39-year-old participants were found to have some kind of mental illness, including depression, anxiety and insomnia. [ + ]
Immunotherapy for inoperable children's brain cancer
Children with an inoperable type of brain cancer may benefit from an advanced immunotherapy treatment, according to new research. [ + ]
Digital Health CRC appoints Berne Gibbons as board member
Berne Gibbons has been appointed to the board of the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC). [ + ]
SHPA creates new resources and publishing opportunities
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has introduced resources and publishing opportunities for Residents, Technicians and Early Career Pharmacists. [ + ]
TGA makes final decision on paracetamol pack sizes
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has published a final decision to reduce the maximum size of packs for various paracetamol products. [ + ]
Yale study: Insights into myocarditis and COVID vaccines
In a new study, Yale scientists have identified the immune signature of heart inflammation cases related to the mRNa vaccines. [ + ]
New virtual home care trial for chronic conditions
A new digital health project, safe@home, led by Flinders University, aims to provide affordable and effective primary care services to people living with chronic diseases. [ + ]
