Industry News
Bulk-billing rates in freefall: RACGP
General practice care urgently requires greater investment so that no patients are left behind, according to the RACGP. [ + ]
New Langya virus infects 35 people in China
The virus is thought to have come from animals and causes fever, fatigue and a cough. So far, there is no indication that the virus is spreading from person to person. [ + ]
NT rolls out first stage of $259m patient health record system
The Northern Territory Government has successfully rolled out the first stage of its $259 million patient health record system, Acacia. [ + ]
Study explores techniques for reducing needle anxiety
A University of South Australia study has found two new nurse-led techniques that help reduce needle fear in primary-aged children. [ + ]
HIV advocates translate academic research into 'plain speak'
Three Australian HIV advocates all living with the condition have undertaken a project to help the community better understand complex health information. [ + ]
Tiny bed sensors could put an end to hospital pressure sores
UniSA scientists have designed optical fibre sensors that can be attached to hospital mattresses to monitor movement and record heart and respiratory rates. [ + ]
Nurses to convene on Darwin for national conference
Approximately 700 nurses from across Australia will come together in the Northern Territory for the National Nursing Forum. [ + ]
Plants pilot study to boost hospital staff wellbeing
Mater has launched an edible garden pilot project in a bid to reduce burnout and enhance the wellbeing of health workers. [ + ]
Targeted monkeypox vaccine rollout to start Monday
NSW Health, with support from ACON, will commence a targeted vaccination program against monkeypox (MPXV) on Monday, 8 August. [ + ]
Review set to pave the way for International PCOS Guidelines
A recent review of PCOS research and care provides a summary of best-practice evidence and advocates for greater funded research to address knowledge gaps. [ + ]
Westwick-Farrow Media launches Aged Health
Aged Health, a national print and digital publication, is aimed at helping aged care professionals stay on top of the latest developments in the industry. [ + ]
Hollywood Private Hospital starts HyCASA training
Hollywood Private Hospital is set to become a training and education hub for Hybrid Catheter Ablation and Surgical Ablation (HyCASA). [ + ]
Retraining the brain to reduce chronic pain
A randomised control trial that retrained the brains of people with back pain, and helped them to get moving, is reported to have shown promising results. [ + ]
Steve Robson and Danielle McMullen to head up AMA
The election, at the AMA's National Conference, follows the conclusion of the two-year terms of President Dr Omar Khorshid and Vice President Dr Chris Moy. [ + ]
New guideline for pharmacists supporting Indigenous Australians
The PSA has launched guidelines for pharmacists supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with medicines management. [ + ]
