Industry News
Dr Peggy Brown AO appointed Chair of Mental Health Australia
According to Mental Health Australia, Brown's diverse experience in the mental health sector makes her well placed to lead the organisation at a time when change is urgently needed. [ + ]
Artificial touch boosted by brain-controlled bionic hand
New research suggests that a complex sense of touch for people with spinal cord injuries is now a step closer. [ + ]
Development of at-home bladder cancer diagnostic kit
Researchers have developed a urine-based diagnostic kit for bladder cancer that can be used at home. [ + ]
Low cancer testing and other concerning trends in women's health
The latest Hologic Global Women's Health Index has been released, revealing some worrying trends in women's health — including a decline in cancer testing. [ + ]
MRI brain scanning sheds light on 'mind blindness'
Recent research opens a door to understanding more about aphantasia, along with a range of other conditions involving altered mental imagery. [ + ]
High cost of fall-related injuries in aged care
Fall-related injuries in Australian residential aged care facilities could cost our health system $325 million annually, according to new research. [ + ]
Vic boosts women's health research
The Victorian Government is devoting $1.5 million in grants to address an entrenched lack of research into women's health. [ + ]
Reframing the diagnosis and treatment of obesity
A global Commission of medical experts is advocating for a thorough overhaul of the way obesity is currently assessed — including dispensing with BMI as a single diagnostic measure. [ + ]
Vaxxas expands work with US Govt agency BARDA for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
The Australian company will receive funding from the US Government to help advance its needle-free technology for administration of the vaccine. [ + ]
Endometriosis poses substantial burden on Aust health system
Once women with endometriosis are diagnosed, they have more hospitalisations and longer stays compared to before their diagnosis. [ + ]
Workplaces are key in the fight against prostate cancer
Prostate cancer has become Australia's most commonly diagnosed cancer, with one in five men likely to be diagnosed in their lifetime. [ + ]
Too much UPF could speed up biological ageing
UPFs include foods such as chips, carbonated drinks, instant noodles, ice cream, chocolate, biscuits, ready-to-eat meals, packaged snacks and energy bars. [ + ]
Virus samples missing from Qld lab, investigation launched
Queensland Health will conduct an Investigation into a major breach at the state's Virology Laboratory, with several infectious virus samples gone missing. [ + ]
Patient-specific 3D models to assist in surgery
UNSW engineers have their sights on developing anatomically accurate 3D printed models which mimic exactly the way body parts feel and move. [ + ]
Alfred Health deploys GE system to optimise operations
The system is designed to enhance situational awareness, communication, and overall operational and clinical efficiency. [ + ]
