Industry News
Eyes a haven for Ebola and other viruses
A specific cell within our retina appears to be particularly good at housing Ebola and other viruses, according to research based on cells from donated human eyes. [ + ]
Insomnia: GPs invited to sign patients up to therapy program
An app to treat insomnia without the use of medication has received an official recommendation from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. [ + ]
Mental health advocates must step up commitment, action: WHO
Their detailed report provides a blueprint for governments, academics, health professionals and others to support the world in transforming mental health. [ + ]
Four tips for optimising the modern workforce
The health sector, like many others, has experienced significant disruption due to the pandemic and the so-called 'Great Resignation'. [ + ]
Five EOFY superannuation tips for healthcare workers
Contributing to super is a good way to lower taxable income and grow your retirement nest egg in most cases, according to Cameron Dickson, MD, The Moreton Group. [ + ]
Monash tech in PPD drug delivery milestone
A postpartum depression drug that currently must be administered as a 60-hour intravenous infusion could soon be administered as a simple oral capsule. [ + ]
Australian Mental Health Prize 2022 — nominations open
The Australian Mental Health Prize seeks to recognise Australians doing important, ground-breaking work in the field of mental health. [ + ]
Planning tool allows surgeons to perform digital rehearsals
A PhD student from the University of Sydney is developing a tool to assist surgeons in planning complex jawbone reconstruction procedures using new-generation devices. [ + ]
New alliance to fight sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest affects 20,000 Australians each year, with 90% of those who experience the event dying from it. [ + ]
Free pilot service for eating disorders
The Butterfly Foundation is encouraging clinicians to refer their waitlisted patients to 'In the Wings', a free single-session intervention service. [ + ]
Cannabis: short-term gain, but long-term pain?
US researchers have reviewed 25 trials and studies to evaluate the benefits and harms of cannabinoids for chronic pain. [ + ]
New digital health hub to drive innovation
RMIT University, along with industry partners, has launched a new hub to drive digital health innovation to support healthcare transformation and citizen health in Australia and internationally. [ + ]
Hospitalisations up by 700K in 2020–21
There were 11.8 million hospital admissions in Australia in 2020–21, compared to 11.1 million in 2019–20, according to the latest AIHW update. [ + ]
Drug may reduce contraceptive effectiveness, but many unaware
Women undergoing operations are not being routinely informed that common anaesthetic may make their contraception efforts less effective, warn UK doctors. [ + ]
NSW Budget: Over 10K health staff to be hired; public sector pay rise and $3K cash bonus
More than 10,000 staff will be recruited to hospitals and health services across the state, as part of the New South Wales 2022–23 Budget. [ + ]