Industry News
RACGP appoints new CEO
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has appointed Paul Wappett as its new CEO, starting Monday, 8 November. [ + ]
Half of Australians comfortable receiving medical services remotely
Around 48% of Australian patients would choose to rely solely on face-to-face appointments once the country is out of the COVID-19 tunnel and half of respondents (49%) said they are now comfortable with receiving medical services remotely. [ + ]
AI system helps detect retinal diseases
A group of international researchers has applied artificial intelligence (AI) technology to detect and monitor retinal diseases on a large scale more accurately. [ + ]
New standards for primary, community health care
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has launched the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards. [ + ]
Elevated BP at young, middle age impacts brain ageing
People with elevated blood pressure that falls within the normal recommended range are at risk of accelerated brain ageing, according to a study by The Australian National University. [ + ]
Radar guidance used in Vic breast cancer surgery
Melbourne woman Jodie Talone is said to be the first patient in Australia to have a tumour removed with the assistance of the SCOUT radar technology. [ + ]
Study explores TMS treatment for OCD
A collaborative study by Monash University and the Epworth Centre for Innovation in Mental Health (ECIMH) explores the benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) on people with obsessive–compulsive disorder. [ + ]
New Chair for the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership
Migration Council Australia (MCA) has appointed Dr Vijay Roach as Chair of the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership (the Partnership). [ + ]
New monograph to guide safe treatment of serious COVID-19 symptoms
The SHPA has brought forward the release of streamlined information on the safe administration of baricitinib for people with severe COVID-19 symptoms. [ + ]
Vic hospital fined $60,000 for bullying
A private Werribee hospital has been convicted and fined $60,000 after a worker was subjected to 18 months of bullying. [ + ]
Breast cancer: alcohol, weight gain lead to rise in rates; 1 in 4 cases preventable
Breast cancer rates have increased by 50% since the 1980s due to increased alcohol consumption, weight gain, a lack of exercise and other lifestyle factors. [ + ]
3D tech training to improve surgeries
A South Australian research project focusing on 3D technology hopes to improve knee, hip and spine surgeries. [ + ]
Vic to use air purifiers as part of safe return-to-school plan
The Department of Education and Training Victoria will be installing air purifiers in each public school classroom as part of its safe return-to-school plan. [ + ]
Healius partners with Philips to deploy digital pathology solution
Royal Philips, a global health technology player, has partnered with Healius Pathology, an Australian provider of private medical laboratory and pathology services, to deploy a multisite digital pathology solution. [ + ]
Universities, industry partner for AI-based quarantine monitoring system
The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) is collaborating with researchers and industry to deliver a quarantine monitoring system that supports the state's plan to return to normal. [ + ]
