More highlights revealed in countdown to MedInfo 2023
30 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH)The Australasian Institute of Digital Health is in the process of putting together the final touches for MedInfo 2023, with less than a week to go until the major digital health learning event begins on 8 July.
'Robo-glove' can help stroke patients relearn lost skills, music
29 June, 2023A prototype of a 'soft smart hand exoskeleton' or 'robo-glove' gives feedback to wearers who need to relearn tasks that require manual dexterity and coordination.
New digital health project to tackle chronic diseases
28 June, 2023A $13.7 million project to unlock digital health data on debilitating diseases could reduce hospitalisations, tackle complications and cut health costs.
AI disease detection, digital twin among 10 new projects to be trialled in WA
21 June, 2023Ten high-tech digital solutions have been selected from almost 100 global submissions in a worldwide search to help improve the delivery of health care in Western Australia's vast Pilbara region.
700+ experts to showcase latest in digital health
16 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH)Coming up in Sydney from 8–12 July, MedInfo 2023 offers the opportunity to connect with experts in the field of digital health from around the world.
$130m to boost virtual health care and reduce ramping
16 June, 2023Two virtual healthcare services will receive significant funding in the South Australian Budget — part of a $130.1 million injection into virtual health care designed to reduce pressure on EDs and ambulance services.
Aust AI tool warns of patient deterioration
09 June, 2023 | Supplied by: BeamtreeThe Ainsoff Deterioration Index has reduced adverse events and the length of time patients have to stay in hospital, according to new research.
Care experience platform bags innovation award
07 June, 2023Carium, a Care Experience Platform (CXP), has received the Patient Experience Innovation Award at the 7th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards.
Improving patient experiences with digital access solutions
05 June, 2023 by Venkat Rao, Vice President and Country Head – ANZ, India & ASEAN, Pitney BowesIncreasingly, healthcare organisations are investing in digital solutions to help transform their operations.
Indoor location services in health care — a missed opportunity?
05 June, 2023 by Pat Devlin, Director, South Pacific (ANZ) at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company | Supplied by: HPE Aruba NetworkingLocation services and GPS have made life a lot easier, from helping you find the bathroom in a sports stadium to navigating the great outdoors — it's hard to imagine life without them.
Liver failure could be resolved by liver dialysis device
02 June, 2023A clinical trial of DIALIVE, a liver dialysis device, to treat patients with liver failure demonstrated "significant improvements", according to a new report.
SA hospital to use VR tech for ICU training
31 May, 2023The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) has partnered with Vantari VR to roll out VR technology for education and training purposes in the ICU.
15 digital health startups to benefit from new program
22 May, 2023The program will see cohort companies participate in a highly customised initiative that will support them to scale up and navigate the complex commercialisation pathway in digital and connected health.
Monash IVF Group launches 'Digital Front Door' for patients
19 May, 2023Monash IVF Group has launched a 'Digital Front Door' that supports the entire patient journey with comprehensive and flexible digital patient pathways.
Digital devices could be controlled using thoughts
15 May, 2023Australian researchers have invented an endovascular implant that could help people living with severe paralysis or neurological disorders to communicate.
