Technology > Health Informatics

Tech gives voice back to stroke victims

18 December, 2018 by Bob Sherbin

A technology start-up has created a mobile app that converts non-standard language into readily understood speech, restoring speech to stroke victims.


Advantech POC series of medical-grade point-of-care terminals

31 October, 2018

POC series terminals are high-performance, medical-grade devices with the capability to support multiple displays for complex imaging-related healthcare applications.


IoT and blockchain: unique opportunities for healthcare

19 September, 2018 by Michael Walker*

Technological disruption, fuelled by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain, is impacting all aspects of the healthcare value chain in game-changing ways.


Implementing the vulnerability concept in health and social care

18 September, 2018 by Hamish Robertson*

The ability to focus on vulnerabilities allows appropriate responses to the complexities of patients, clients and carers to be developed.


Muscular dystrophy — dogs take the lead

07 September, 2018

CRISPR gene editing restored muscle function in dogs with DMD to near-normal levels in the heart, diaphragm and other muscles; a cure for kids is close.


Want to innovate? No need to reinvent the wheel

20 August, 2018 by Laini Bennett

When it comes to innovation, it is okay for healthcare organisations to look for inspiration from other industries and organisations.


iNAP sleep therapy unit

20 August, 2018

For patients experiencing sleep apnoea, finding a quiet, lightweight and comfortable solution is a must.


Sigma Care Dialysis Chair

13 August, 2018

Sigma Care has designed a dialysis chair to maximise patient comfort.


Digital transformation for quality and safety

07 August, 2018 by Dr Clair Sullivan, Amy Barnett, Michelle Winning, Lynne Wall, Dr Andrew Staib*

Australia has a profound shortage of practising clinical informaticians, required to help transform siloed digital healthcare systems into system-wide networks.


IoT tech: preventing errors in health care

07 August, 2018 by George Pepes*

With the help of IoT technology, healthcare personnel can deliver accurate and error-free treatments or medical procedures.


Lite-med Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripter (ESWL)

06 August, 2018

Lite-med's ESWL crumbles kidney stones painlessly and without requiring anaesthesia.


St. Francis ST-LED 70 series operating lamp

30 July, 2018

The St. Francis ST-LED 70 series operating lamp offers a green energy alternative for surgery.


The future is at hand

24 July, 2018

Of all the sectors that automation is set to transform in the coming years, medicine is perhaps the most exciting. We bring you the latest developments.


ZCON i-GlucoPal Cloud health management

23 July, 2018

i-GlucoPal provides a convenient, blood-free means of monitoring blood sugar levels.


Technology industry leaders join forces

20 July, 2018

A new alliance will help promote and grow the IT sector in Australia.


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