A series of experiments involving thousands of images could lead to development of a system that provides on-the-spot diagnosis by analysing tongue colour. [ + ]

In a study of 54,569 emergency department visits among patients injured while riding a bicycle, scooter or other micromobility conveyance, researchers used AI to determine whether injured riders were wearing a helmet. [ + ]

The ACRRM has welcomed the Victorian Government's commitment to trial SEM for Rural Generalist (RG) registrars. [ + ]

Founded in 2010 by physiotherapists Tom Bosna and Josh Lambert, Pinnacle Health Group has over 200 corporate clients across Australia. [ + ]

Australian workers living with long COVID cost the economy, on average, about $9.6 billion in 2022, according to a new study. [ + ]

Fifteen years after overseeing the creation of a national health practitioner regulator, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) CEO Martin Fletcher is set to step down at the end of the year. [ + ]

The guidelines could reduce the number of uncertain test results by up to 85% and help avoid unnecessary medical treatment and anxiety. [ + ]

Western Australia has expanded the role of community pharmacists following the success of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) treatment program that is said to have helped 7000 patients across the state. [ + ]

The Australian College of Nursing has appointed Dr Kathryn Zeitz FACN as its new CEO, commencing late September 2024. [ + ]

The deployment will enable primary care and specialty clinicians to have a single view of each patient's complete medical history. [ + ]

The inaugural Cancer Nurses Day will shine a spotlight on the remarkable work cancer nurses do across all aspects of cancer care. [ + ]

Construction work on the $526.8 million redevelopment of Ryde Hospital has officially begun, with a traditional sod turn event to mark the start of major works. [ + ]

Florey scientists have found evidence of plastic commonly used in food packaging in pregnant women who gave birth to sons with autism. [ + ]

The new Critical Services Building at the Canberra Hospital is set to open soon with global construction company Multiplex completing the expansion project. [ + ]

Despite its potential as a minimally invasive technique for a range of conditions, embolisation remains largely underutilised in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]