Industry News
Sepsis: simple change to antibiotic administration could save lives
A clinical trial and systematic review has found that changing the way antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis could save thousands of lives globally. [ + ]
NQPHN partners with Healthily for voice tech
The partnership aims to help general practices prepare for changes to Chronic Conditions Management MBS item numbers from November 2024. [ + ]
Heavy menstrual bleeding — new Clinical Care Standard released
The ACSQHC has released an updated Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard to help women make an informed choice about the most appropriate treatment. [ + ]
St John Ambulance ACT on hunt for new CEO
After four years in the role, Adrian Watts is set to finish as CEO on 12 July 2024 and move to a role at St John Ambulance Australia. [ + ]
Patient harms rise by 59% to 18 million globally
Patient harms rose from 11 million to 18 million globally between 1990 and 2019, but the world population grew by 45% over the same period. [ + ]
Three-way partnership to bolster health workforce
Health Careers International Australia has partnered with Arizona State University and Ramsay Health Care to tackle healthcare workforce shortages. [ + ]
HeraMED, Fembridge partnership terminated
The partnership, originally established in March 2024, aimed to develop innovative maternity care solutions for the US market. [ + ]
What are Australians most likely to die from?
The report used all health conditions recorded on the death certificate to provide new insights into the health conditions causing and contributing to a person's death. [ + ]
ED violence rises more than 50%; current strategies insufficient: report
While there were a number of initiatives in place to reduce the impact of violence or improve staff's ability to cope, they were perceived to be ineffective. [ + ]
Urgent call for warning labels on all alcohol products
Despite clear evidence that alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, a new national survey conducted by Alcohol Change Australia has shown a significant lack of awareness about this association. [ + ]
Social factors that may reduce CVD risk: men vs women
Monash University-led research has identified differences in social factors that may reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk for men and women. [ + ]
PANDA releases new mental health resource
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) has launched a perinatal online chatbot to help new and expecting parents. [ + ]
Information Commissioner sues Medibank
The Australian Information Commissioner has filed civil penalty proceedings against Medibank in relation to its 2022 data breach. [ + ]
Empowering nurses will improve access: ACN
The Australian College of Nursing's new Position Statement affirms a need for changes to better facilitate registered nurses (RNs) in community care to work within their scope of practice. [ + ]
Inpatient treatment approach could help adults with eating disorders
The approach involves patients consuming a progressively higher energy intake over a short period of time, to quickly restore their nutritional health. [ + ]
