Industry News
$7.9 million investment in collaborative health research
Projects aiming to improve leadership equity, mental health, children's wellbeing and patient safety are among those awarded $7.9 million in grants. [ + ]
SHPA seeks more information on impact of 60-day dispensing
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has called on the Health Minister to further engage with all pharmacy stakeholders. [ + ]
AIHW presents scenarios to reduce disease burden by 2030
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has provided data analysis and scenarios on the burden of disease due to overweight and physical inactivity. [ + ]
Suicide Prevention Conference comes at critical time
Suicide Prevention Australia, the national peak body, is hosting the National Suicide Prevention Conference from 1–4 May in Canberra. [ + ]
Single iron infusion could beat daily tablets in pregnancy
In developing nations, a single iron infusion can significantly reduce iron deficiency in pregnant women when compared with daily tablets. [ + ]
Skilled migration change to attract global health workers
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neill has announced a simplification of Australia's skilled migration system in a bid to attract more health workers. [ + ]
Beta-blockers and chemotherapy could reduce metastasis
A new study suggests that beta-blockers could enhance the effect of anthracycline chemotherapy in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) by reducing metastasis. [ + ]
Clinic cuts 'hidden waitlist' with digital patient pathways
A South Australian industry and public health collaboration is tackling the long wait periods for outpatient appointments — referred to as the 'hidden waitlist'. [ + ]
App helps shift workers get more and better sleep
Researchers from Monash University have developed SleepSync, an app that personalises sleep–wake cycles. [ + ]
Malawi trial boosts iron levels in pregnant women
A study exploring new ways to fight anaemia in developing nations has found a single iron infusion can significantly reduce iron deficiency in pregnant women, compared with daily tablets. [ + ]
Flexible gold sensor could unlock next-gen medical implants
The approach suggests a new way to miniaturise and improve medical devices for diagnostics, biological sensing and neurological exploration. [ + ]
St George Private Hospital unveils new cardiac care technology
The new technology in the cardiac catheterisation lab is designed to provide a clearer picture for doctors and lessen the amount of radiation present. [ + ]
New oral drug could replace diabetics' insulin injections
Scientists in Melbourne have designed a new type of oral capsule that could mean pain-free delivery of insulin and other protein drugs. [ + ]
Govt bestows $220m on Strengthening Medicare GP Grants Program
Grants will be provided depending on practice size, with smaller practices eligible for $25,000 or $35,000 and larger practices eligible for grants of $50,000. [ + ]
AI potentially detects 72% more heart disease patients
A recent study suggests the artificial intelligence (AI) decision support software EchoSolv could help cardiologists diagnose aortic stenosis (AS). [ + ]
