Industry News
Genomics industry making headlines at HealthData21
Genomics is the focus for the first day of the annual health data conference of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH), HealthData21. [ + ]
New cancer centre to offer cutting-edge radiation therapy services
A state-of-the-art cancer centre is scheduled to open within Holmesglen Private Hospital in September this year, offering the latest in advanced radiation therapy. [ + ]
Kirby Institute modelling could assist pandemic exit strategy
UNSW's Kirby Institute has used mathematical modelling to test the effectiveness of different vaccination strategies for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
How are large, corporate GP clinics impacting patient care?
A shift towards larger general practices may impact future patient care in Australia, according to the authors of a Perspective piece published in the Medical Journal of Australia. [ + ]
On International Nurses Day, NMBA says thank you
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has thanked nurses for their professionalism and commitment to their communities this International Nurses Day. [ + ]
Breast implant cancer risk warning
Victorian women who have undergone breast implant or breast reconstructive procedures are being encouraged to watch for early symptoms of a rare form of cancer. [ + ]
When survival comes down to the hospital food
When hospitalised with chronic heart failure, survival could come down to the hospital food. [ + ]
Historic PBS listing of cannabis for Dravet syndrome
Epidyolex has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of Dravet syndrome, a rare and drug-resistant form of epilepsy. [ + ]
2021 HESTA Awards celebrate Australia's nurses and midwives
Last night's HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards celebrated the critical contributions of Australia's nurses and midwives. [ + ]
Softmed begins sterilisation wrap production to ensure local supply
One million sterilisation wraps will be produced each month in response to a critical worldwide shortage that threatens surgery cancellations in Australia. [ + ]
Real-world data critical to study of COVID vaccine in pregnant women
Researchers at the CDC have used patient data stored in the Oracle-developed v-safe system to understand the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations on pregnant women. [ + ]
New national standard for intensive care pharmacists
The standardised guidelines place pharmacists as key members of the multidisciplinary medical team caring for patients in the ICU. [ + ]
Open letter calls for PM to take action on escalating climate health threats
HESTA Super Fund and the Australian Medical Association have joined more than 55 health and medical groups in signing the letter. [ + ]
Evidence urgently needed on how to safely withdraw patients from antidepressants
Researchers at the Cochrane Collaboration reviewed 33 studies involving nearly 5000 participants, relating to antidepressant discontinuation. [ + ]
Artificial super stool: a game changer for gut conditions
Collaborative research aims to create a new generation of microbial therapies that can replace donor-derived faecal microbiota transplantation. [ + ]
