In Conversation with Dr Brett Shannon
13 October, 2021 by Jane AllmanJohn Monash scholar Dr Brett Shannon tells us about his work to improve occupational health outcomes for Indigenous and vulnerable populations.
Why self-compassion is vital for medical professionals
08 October, 2021 by Dr Olivia Ong*It was a sunny autumn day in April 2020 when the reality of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to hit home in Australia.
Study explores TMS treatment for OCD
08 October, 2021A 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.
Telehealth: The Rural Connectivity Divide
04 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Powertec Telecommunications Pty LtdTelehealth services have been on the rise for several years now.
Have you seen the latest from Malmet's thermal disinfection range?
04 October, 2021 by Renelle Harrison | Supplied by: MalmetSet to hit the market later this year, Malmet is giving Hospital + Healthcare readers a closer look at the latest addition to their range of thermal disinfection equipment.
Give the planet a helping hand with GloveOn Avalon
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: MUN AustraliaThe world currently produces over 300 million tonnes of plastic each year, and creates over 30 million tonnes in plastic waste with 93% of it ending up in landfill or oceans.
Healius partners with Philips to deploy digital pathology solution
29 September, 2021Royal 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.
WHO recommends antibody treatment for COVID-19 patients at high risk of hospital admission
24 September, 2021A treatment combining two antibodies (casirivimab and imdevimab) is recommended for two specific groups of patients with COVID-19 by a WHO Guideline Development Group (GDG) panel of international experts and patients in The BMJ.
ED avoidance: 1 in 7 patients can be cared for outside
24 September, 2021More accessible out-of-hospital services can help reduce the ongoing pressure on emergency departments (EDs).
Qld hospital begins remote consultation in COVID-19 wards
21 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Rauland Australia Pty LtdGold Coast Health has implemented virtual care technology to support remote consultations in COVID-19 wards via a bedside terminal.
Why we need to support the hospital in the home services
20 September, 2021 by Jonathan Moody* | Supplied by: Physio InqThe possibility of reducing hospital length of stay while offering quality care to patients in the comfort of their own home are the primary benefits that see hospital in the home as an emerging model to treat patients with illnesses or conditions that need close care and monitoring, but who are not likely to deteriorate rapidly.
Doctor Care Anywhere acquires Tas telehealth company GP2U
10 September, 2021Doctor Care Anywhere Group has entered the Australian telehealth market with the acquisition of Tasmanian-based GP2U Telehealth.
Unlocking the future of Australia's clinical trials
09 September, 2021 by Christina Lim, Country Manager for ANZ, India, Rest of Asia, APAC Head of Global CRO Business, Medidata, a Dassault Systemes company | Supplied by: Medidata Solutions Intl. Asia Pacific Pte LtdCOVID-19 has highlighted the vital importance of clinical trials for drug and vaccine development, but it has also forced companies to completely redesign how these trials are run.
Digital resource to improve aged-care nutrition
01 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Nestle ProfessionalNestlé Professional has launched a new digital resource designed to help aged-care providers improve the nutritional quality of meals.
Subsidised GP training to boost mental health access
01 September, 2021The RACGP has welcomed a new subsidy for GPs to undertake Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST).
