Industry News
Scoping study for mRNA vaccine nasal spray begins
Macquarie University respiratory scientist Professor Daniela Traini and Professor Pall Thordarson, Director of the UNSW RNA Institute, have started work on a scoping study to deliver mRNA vaccines via nasal spray. [ + ]
New drug study hopes to help kids with severe epilepsy
Researchers from the University of South Australia are working with European researchers to investigate a range of FDA-approved drugs with an aim to help kids with severe epilepsy. [ + ]
SA Health, Flinders Uni test new dietary tool for cancer patients
A new dietary tool to quickly and accurately assess micronutrient levels aims to help cancer patients fight disease, according to Flinders University researchers. [ + ]
New campaign to boost GP workforce
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched a new campaign — Become a GP — to boost the general practice workforce. [ + ]
PPE in conjunction with HEPA filters offers best protection: study
Full PPE, involving a fit-tested N95 mask, in conjunction with a HEPA filtration system offers health workers in a hospital setting the best protection against virus aerosol exposure, according to a new study. [ + ]
New stillbirth prevention and bereavement care standard
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking feedback on the draft Stillbirth Clinical Care Standard from clinicians, health services, consumers and anyone with an interest in maternity care, stillbirth or bereavement care. [ + ]
Funding boost for local nurse's tech startup
Amelio Health, a provider of chronic pain management programs, has received the federal government's Boosting Female Founder Initiative grant. [ + ]
Urgent need to improve healthcare waste management practices: report
Tens of thousands of tonnes of extra medical waste from the response to the pandemic has put tremendous strain on healthcare waste management systems around the world. [ + ]
Cervical screening tests could help detect ovarian, breast cancers
Cervical screening tests could be used to find ovarian and breast cancers, according to international researchers. [ + ]
Medications go missing from Melbourne hospitals
Almost one-fifth of medications supplied to medical and surgical wards and emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals in Melbourne were not administered to patients. [ + ]
Registered nurse and head of international care consultancy receives OAM
Peter Bewert has been awarded an OAM for his service to the betterment of care for older persons. [ + ]
Health heroes recognised in Australia Day honours
Health leaders, doctors, paramedics, volunteers and COVID-19 responders are among the 1040 Australians recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List. [ + ]
Medical billing mistakes due to systemic issues: study
Non-compliant medical billing in Australia is primarily due to systemic issues, not deliberate abuse by doctors, according to a new study. [ + ]
Unqualified medical intern convicted
A Sydney woman who worked as a medical intern at a Sydney hospital despite not being qualified or registered to practise has been convicted, following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). [ + ]
Bacterial AMR played a role in 4.95 million deaths in 2019
Antimicrobial-resistant infections played a role in 4.95 million deaths in 2019, according to analysis of 204 countries and territories. [ + ]