Industry News
Self-administration option available for severe asthma subtype
A new self-administered treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma will be reimbursed by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 June 2020. [ + ]
Resources support end-of-life family carers
CarerHelp has launched an educational campaign to help Australians who provide end-of-life care for a terminally ill parent, partner or friend. [ + ]
'Silent' virus may be more prevalent than we thought
A study published in the journal Thorax reveals that eight out of 10 passengers and crew who tested positive for the infection had no symptoms. [ + ]
BreastScreen WA connects to My Health Record
Consenting women from Western Australia will have their mammogram results uploaded to their My Health Record and the choice of receiving their results via SMS or letter. [ + ]
White paper examines role of nutrients and herbs in immune function
Blackmores Institute has released a white paper investigating the evidence-based use of nutritional supplements and herbal medicines to support immune function. [ + ]
Children aren't COVID-19 super-spreaders, say UK experts
New research from the UK has debunked the claim that children are 'super-spreaders' of COVID-19, and the authors confirm it is now safe to send children back to school. [ + ]
Thrush treatment caution for women in first trimester
Researchers found that pregnant women taking oral fluconazole appeared to have an increased risk of giving birth to a baby with muscle and bone malformations. [ + ]
Mucus biology leap is a path to airway clearing
New insights into the molecular mechanisms driving mucus viscosity could help improve airway-clearing treatment options for patients with respiratory conditions. [ + ]
Nurse Brave Rave: a tribute to nurses and midwives
Health Professionals Bank has inspired a thank-you video movement for the nurses on the frontline of the global health crisis. [ + ]
Hospital in the Home sees rapid growth
Research shows the rapid growth in healthcare delivery via Hospital in the Home is resulting in fewer hospital readmissions and fewer deaths. [ + ]
Extra-medical opioid use is costing Australia
National Drug Research Institute has released the first national update on the cost of opioids in 13 years — it's not a pretty picture. [ + ]
Free live webinar to support clinical leaders
'Sustaining Clinical Team Performance Through COVID-19' offers support to clinical leaders and their teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Miniature devices for future imaging
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, have created tiny devices that could be developed into safe, high-resolution imaging technology. [ + ]
Q&A: Kawasaki Disease and COVID-19 in children
Dr Angus Stock answers questions about Kawasaki Disease and the risk to children in Australia. [ + ]
Medicinal cannabis sublingual wafer launched in Australia
The wafer has been designed to provide rapid and more predictable absorption of cannabis, improved bioavailability and the potential for faster therapeutic action. [ + ]
