Industry News
WA pharmacist recognised for leadership, contribution to medical safety
Kerry Fitzsimons has been recognised by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) for her leadership and contribution to medical safety in Western Australia and beyond. [ + ]
Low levels of folate may increase dementia risk: research
Low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a heightened risk of dementia and death from any cause in older people, reveals new research. [ + ]
New 339-bed, $470 million hospital opens in Maitland
A 339-bed, $470 million hospital has officially opened in the Lower Hunter Valley of New South Wales. [ + ]
Residential aged care: 50% of people don't trust they'd receive good care
And that's not all — 41% of older people consider residential aged-care facilities to be depressing places. [ + ]
Shingrix approved for Australians 18+ at high risk
GSK Australia's Shingrix is available on the private market for the prevention of shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia in people aged 18 years and over who are at increased risk of shingles. [ + ]
Locally developed screening tool detects autism at 11 months
A new screening tool, developed by researchers from La Trobe University, helps detect autism in very young children. [ + ]
Digital Health CRC appoints Annette Schmiede as Acting CEO
The Digital Health CRC (DHCRC) has appointed Annette Schmiede to the role of Acting CEO, following the resignation of former CEO Terry Sweeney. [ + ]
Shift work impacts working memory, impulse control
Shift work has long been linked to health risks, but new analysis shows it may even impact higher brain functions, including memory and mental processing speed. [ + ]
Cell-based influenza vaccine approved for kids 2+
Cell-based seasonal influenza vaccine Flucelvax Quad has been approved for Australian children aged two years and older. [ + ]
Homage appoints new country head to expand home-based care
Technology-led caregiving and health platform Homage has appointed Ben Johnston as Country Manager for Australia. [ + ]
2022 influenza control: virologist recommends four actions
With the lifting of border restrictions and quarantine regulations, Australians can anticipate the reintroduction of influenza, according to the authors of an editorial published by the Medical Journal of Australia. [ + ]
SHPA releases pharmacy standard for heart disease
The new pharmacy practice standard recommends patient to pharmacist ratios and quality improvement indicators specific to specialist cardiology pharmacists. [ + ]
Hepatitis B: new recommendations for clinicians
New recommendations for the management of hepatitis B have been released in a bid to improve awareness of chronic hepatitis B among clinicians and to increase detection of cases that currently remain undiagnosed. [ + ]
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital implements PSML
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is said to be the first hospital in Australia to implement the Pharmacist Shared Medicines List medicine safety initiative. [ + ]
Missing surgeries will take some time to work through: APHA
The latest APRA data shows 11,000 anticipated admissions were missing from private hospitals in the last quarter of 2021. [ + ]
