Industry News
Growing pains, a medical misnomer?
The phrase "growing pains" is used by the general public and health professionals in reference to muscle or joint pain in young people. [ + ]
Wounds Australia Conference — keynote speakers announced
After a temporary move online in 2020 due to COVID-related restrictions, Wounds Australia's biannual wounds conference is returning to Sydney this September. [ + ]
Study looks at circadian rhythms, sleep of hospital shift workers
An international study of hospital workers has found that sleep quality and circadian rhythms in night shift workers was poorer than in those who worked day shifts. [ + ]
Juvenile detention menu creates appetite for change
A study of food served in a youth detention centre in South Australia gives insights into the role diet and menu choices play in improving or reducing the incarceration experience. [ + ]
Designs released for Swan Hill ED redevelopment
The Victorian Health Building Authority has unveiled the first designs for the $48.7 million redevelopment of the Swan Hill District Health emergency department. [ + ]
Hidden pathogens in hospital hot water systems
A new study has found evidence of hospital water as a source of potential infection and even antimicrobial and multidrug-resistant organisms. [ + ]
Plenary Health partners with Footscray Community Arts
The Plenary Health consortium has announced a three-year partnership with Footscray Community Arts for the new Footscray Hospital project. [ + ]
Study urges stop to unnecessary stroke procedures
An analysis of four decades of data has found that surgery and stents have limited impact in combating the risk of stroke. [ + ]
ED admissions spike after bushfires
New research is said to have found a direct link between people's exposure to bushfire smoke and visits to Perth's emergency departments. [ + ]
Alzheimer's blood test a step closer
Macquarie University's researchers say they are a step closer to a blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's early in the disease's progression. [ + ]
Clinical care management system wins tech award
A clinical care management system has secured the Excellence in App Development award at the ITAC Awards 2022. [ + ]
Speaker line-up for International Dementia Conference 2022
The conference will be held from 8–9 September at the Hilton Sydney, featuring a range of local and international experts. [ + ]
Rural and remote patients left behind by telehealth cuts: RACGP
A study released by Phillips has found that 40% of people living in rural and remote areas had internet speeds that were less than 28 kilobits per second. [ + ]
Work starts on Cairns Emergency Department upgrade
BESIX Watpac has started work on the $26.4m Cairns Hospital Emergency Department redevelopment this month. [ + ]
Workplace violence: nurses need more post-incident support
Nurses perceive hospital support following a violent incident as being inadequate, and also felt exposed to litigation by violent patients. [ + ]
