Industry News
Most women never use frozen eggs
Research at The University of Melbourne reveals that most women who freeze their eggs for later use do not end up using them, leading to wastage. [ + ]
Gut imbalance linked to 'long COVID'
A study published in the journal Gut reveals that the gut microbiome may influence the severity of COVID-19 and the immune system's response to the infection. [ + ]
ACN launches aged-care CPD series to upskill nurses
The series will allow nurses involved in the aged-care sector to update their knowledge and skills by reflecting on their practice and ensuring best practice. [ + ]
Medtech predictions for 2021
Three Australian small-cap and start-up executives give their take on what we might see from the medtech industry in 2021. [ + ]
Christmas cheer delivered to Sydney Children's Hospital workers
Thank you gifts were delivered to frontline workers and their families at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick by a convoy of Santa's Little Sherpas. [ + ]
Medtech start-up brings sustainable disinfection solution to Australia
An innovative, sustainable disinfection technology that uses UV-C light to disinfect ultrasound probes and cables is now available in Australia. [ + ]
Chatbot detects speech changes typical of early Alzheimer's
QUT PhD data science researcher Ahmed Alkenani has developed a chatbot that can identify multiple stages of dementia by analysing linguistic biomarkers. [ + ]
The psychology of anti-vaxxers
Psychologists have shed light on why seemingly intelligent people ignore the evidence base supporting vaccines and label them unsafe, despite having little to no expertise on scientific methodology. [ + ]
Digital platform tackles isolation in aged care
Developed as a result of extensive research at Monash University, the platform uses messages, videos, music and personal photographs to stimulate long-term memories. [ + ]
Sing-a-long live stream set to bring Christmas cheer to seniors
RFBI is excited to announce its Big Christmas Sing-a-long, which will live stream on Thursday, 17 December. [ + ]
Epworth Richmond kitchen achieves international standard
Epworth HealthCare has achieved an international standard for its hospital kitchen, receiving the ISO 22000:2018 rating for its food safety management system. [ + ]
Research findings could sound new era in sperm selection
Monash University researchers have created a new approach for separating high-quality sperm in assisted reproduction using combined acoustic waves and fluid dynamics. [ + ]
Chatbot to deliver respite to dementia carers
A digitally driven international research project led by the University of South Australia could provide respite for around two million carers living in the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
Extended listing for paediatric cerebral palsy treatment
Thousands of Australian children living with cerebral palsy now have access to an additional treatment option to treat moderate to severe upper limb spasticity. [ + ]
UK hospitals deploy Aus-designed pop-up patient isolation rooms
An instant patient isolation room that can be deployed in five minutes is being used by hospitals throughout the UK to isolate patients with COVID-19. [ + ]
