Portable pathology tests: are they accurate and reliable?
30 May, 2024Flinders researchers have conducted POC quality testing for molecular-based, severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2 detection in remote communities.
First seizure clinics reduce ED presentations: study
27 May, 2024The study analysed patients who attended first seizure clinics (FSCs) at two major Melbourne public hospitals — The Alfred and the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).
Alfred Health trials eye-tracking tech to assess brain function
26 April, 2024The Alfred hospital has commenced clinical trials with BrainEye to screen for neurological abnormalities using a 60-second eye movement test.
Global prostate cancer rates predicted to double by 2040
08 April, 2024The number of annual prostate cancer deaths worldwide is predicted to rise by 85% from 375,000 in 2020 to almost 700,000 by 2040.
What's the key to retaining rural GPs?
08 April, 2024Understanding doctors' decisions to stay or leave, once recruited, could provide insights on how to address GP shortages in rural and remote areas.
NTT and Olympus cloud endoscopy system
02 April, 2024NTT Corporation (NTT) and Olympus Corporation (Olympus) have jointly begun a demonstration experiment of a cloud endoscopy system that enables image processing on the cloud.
Women opting for self-screening of cervical cancer, new data released
05 March, 2024New data has revealed that 27% of all cervical cancer screening tests done in Australia are now using the self-collection screening option.
Early liver disease detection paramount for diabetics
17 October, 2023A study has highlighted the need for doctors to be vigilant with early detection and monitoring of liver complications in patients with diabetes and obesity.
The role of menstruation in type 2 diabetes diagnosis
09 October, 2023Research suggests the diagnosis threshold for type 2 diabetes should be lowered in women under 50 years, since natural blood loss through menstruation could be affecting their blood sugar management.
Blood test could improve concussion diagnosis
05 October, 2023A study has discovered that a blood test identifying specific proteins could assist concussion diagnosis following accidents, sport-related collisions or other injuries.
Icon Group, Nuffield Health team up to meet rising cancer care demand
23 August, 2023UK healthcare charity Nuffield Health and Icon Group, Australian specialist oncology services provider, have signed a strategic partnership to deliver oncology services in the UK.
Study examines early rGS for infantile epilepsy diagnosis
22 August, 2023A study has examined using rapid genome sequencing to diagnose babies with epilepsy, informing improved treatment plan changes according to individual needs.
Blood test could help predict risk of death in two years: study
09 August, 2023A blood test to detect higher levels of a heart protein, called troponin, could help predict the risk of death from any cause in the next few years, claims a large UK study.
UQ, SNP speed up pathology workflows
24 July, 2023The University of Queensland and Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (SNP) have automated a microscope scanning and analysis system in Brisbane that has been tested, implemented and accredited ready for rollout around the world.
Test for sepsis bacteria's antibiotic resistance
02 June, 2023Researchers have developed a test to reveal a pathogen's resistance to antibiotics using a magnetic field and chemiluminescence.
