Industry News
Solution can track, predict ICU patients' consciousness
This technology promises to significantly ease the strain on medical staff and could impact clinical decisions. [ + ]
New wearable device monitors tumour size
Engineers at Stanford University have created a small device that can be adhered to the skin to measure the changing size of tumours below. [ + ]
WHO strongly advises against COVID-19 antibody treatments
The guideline replaces previous recommendations for their use and is based on emerging evidence that these drugs are not likely to work against currently circulating variants. [ + ]
New $14 million investment in Australian healthcare
Twelve health research projects have received a share of $14 million. This funding has been delivered as part of a new investment in better health care for Australians. [ + ]
When doctors are burnt out, patients are less safe
A large-scale study has revealed that burnout levels are highest in hospital doctors working in emergency medicine and intensive care. [ + ]
NPS MedicineWise to cease operations after 24 years
The NPS MedicineWise Board has made the difficult decision to cease the company's operations at the end of 2022. [ + ]
Trial looks into reducing harm of gestational diabetes
Lowering the target blood sugar level for those with gestational diabetes during pregnancy may reduce the risk of birth complications for the baby but increase them for the mother, according to Australian, NZ and international research. [ + ]
New bacteria named after SA CPHO
Scientists have been naming new discoveries after famous people — such as the Beyoncé horse fly (Scaptia beyoncea), the Steve Irwin snail (Crikey steveirwini) or the David Bowie huntsman spider (Heteropoda davidbowie). [ + ]
Experts say access to late terminations in Qld is vital
Despite advances in imaging and prenatal screening, not all abnormalities are detectable early in pregnancy, making safe late termination services essential. [ + ]
Westmead Hospital pilots new tool to identify sepsis risk in EDs
The pilot project complements the Clinical Excellence Commission's (CEC's) Sepsis Kills program and supports clinicians in recognising and treating this infection. [ + ]
Australian-first DIPG trial opens at Children's Hospital Westmead
CHW is currently one of nine sites worldwide to open the trial, known as PNOC-022, which is testing the effectiveness of promising new drug combinations, including the oral drug ONC201. [ + ]
Targeting airborne infection risk with real-time detection
Real-time detection of human-origin pathogens in air systems and automatically minimising infection risks is one of the research goals of the $3.5 million+ ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship recipient. [ + ]
The potential health risks of artificial sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners are found in thousands of products, particularly ultra-processed foods such as artificially sweetened drinks and low-calorie ready meals. [ + ]
AI to detect COVID-19 infection in people's voices
Simple voice recordings and fine-tuned AI algorithms can potentially help determine which patients have COVID-19 infection. [ + ]
Study alerts GPs to be proactive in activating CDM care plans
A retrospective analysis of 1.93 million adult Australian patient records over five years has uncovered opportunities for GPs to improve care outcomes. [ + ]
