Industry News
Fish oil's role in stopping superbugs
Australian scientists have discovered that regular fish oil has the potential to break down superbugs' ability to become resistant to antibiotics. [ + ]
PanKind initiative sets sights on early detection of pancreatic cancer
PanKind has launched the PanKind Early Detection Initiative in a move to strategically work with the research community to improve early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. [ + ]
Monash—BiVACOR team to lead new frontier in artificial heart technology
Monash University and BiVACOR are leading a consortium of universities, hospitals and industry to develop and commercialise the world's first durable total artificial heart. [ + ]
How to avoid dangerous mistakes when responding to anaphylaxis
World Allergy Week is seeking to raise awareness of allergies and anaphylaxis, with leading allergy organisations promoting important resources that could save lives. [ + ]
Promising results from Novavax Phase 3 vaccine trial
Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine demonstrated 100% protection against moderate and severe disease, with 90.4% efficacy overall, in the PREVENT-19 Phase 3 trial. [ + ]
Partnership to bring latest life-saving technologies to Australian market
The partnership should ensure Australia's hospitals, aged-care and healthcare providers are efficiently equipped to deliver best-in-class care to patients. [ + ]
New leadership and B2B range for Solaris Paper
Solaris Paper's ANZ companies are looking to strategically move ahead of the curve in new production innovation. [ + ]
Study supports nurse-led home blood transfusions
The shift from hospital to home-based care looks set to continue, with a study showing that blood transfusions can be safely performed in the home and in aged-care facilities. [ + ]
Hospitalisation rate in people with intellectual disability 'unacceptably high'
A new study reveals that people with intellectual disability are being hospitalised for conditions that could be prevented or adequately managed in primary care. [ + ]
Automated apartment assists residents with MS
Building automation technology at MS Queensland's Springfield Apartments has given 18 residents with neurological conditions greater independence in their everyday lives. [ + ]
Adelaide delivers remote surgical training to surgeons in Hokkaido
University of Adelaide experts have delivered remote sinus surgical training to surgeons in Japan. [ + ]
Mood-tracking app empowers expectant and new mums to manage mental wellbeing
An evidence-based app — YourTime — has been developed to help women track their mental wellbeing during pregnancy and early motherhood. [ + ]
New shingles vaccine now available in Australia
GSK Australia has announced that a new vaccine to help protect against shingles in adults aged 50 years and older is now available on the private market in Australia. [ + ]
Johnson & Johnson takes action on reconciliation
On the heels of National Reconciliation Week, the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies has launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2021–2023. [ + ]
'Pre-hab' reduces impact of incontinence after prostate surgery
Physiotherapists in Australia are using an ultrasound technique developed at the University of Queensland to help men train their pelvic floor. [ + ]