How data insights are improving access to antenatal care in western Sydney
26 November, 2020 by Julianne Harvey, Innovation and Redesign project lead, Western Sydney Local Health DistrictAuburn Hospital Antenatal Service implemented the Baby Steps program to address worryingly low numbers of women attending antenatal care.
Five reasons why COVID-19 has left the health sector vulnerable to cybercrime
24 November, 2020An industry white paper explores the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare industry's cybersecurity landscape and shares best-practice guidance for healthcare providers.
Protecting data in the age of digital health
20 November, 2020 by Rick Vanover, Senior Director of Product Strategy and Nathan Steiner, Head of Systems Engineering at Veeam SoftwareIT teams within healthcare institutions should consider a data protection strategy on a foundation of education, implementation and remediation to be impermeable from the word go.
How emergency telemedicine has helped with work life balance — a female perspective
20 November, 2020 | Supplied by: My Emergency DoctorFlexibility within emergency telemedicine allows female emergency physicians to balance purpose with passion and invest deeply in areas of their life outside the emergency department.
Wollongong Hospital finds solution to connect ICU patients with their families
17 November, 2020The hospital is mitigating the impact of ICU visitor restrictions with HowRU — a bespoke solution that uses video and collaboration technology to help families and ICU patients stay connected.
Will APIs and healthcare apps repeat the mistakes of the past?
12 November, 2020 by Joan Ostergaard*What will the consequences be when we end up with so many apps that we can't remember which one to use?
Young healthcare workers see tech's potential to reduce workloads
11 November, 2020The Future Health Index 2020 report uncovers the needs of the next generation of healthcare professionals, providing insights into how to support and empower them.
New technique stimulates relief for chronic pain sufferers
10 November, 2020A multicentre randomised controlled trial has demonstrated the importance of a new spinal cord stimulation technique in providing back pain relief compared with conventional therapy.
Wavelink announces Olinqua's hospital communication solution
09 November, 2020Enterprise solutions provider Wavelink has announced the availability of Olinqua's mobile communication application for hospitals.
Implanted device brings movement hope to paralysis patients
05 November, 2020Thanks to the implantation of a tiny device, patients with upper limb paralysis are now able to text, email and shop online.
Avalue Technology Inc. EPD-42T 42″ Healthcare IoT Communication Board
01 November, 2020 | Supplied by: TekdisThe EPD-42T 42″ Healthcare IoT Communication Board is designed for hospitals and healthcare institutions, allowing mobile digital workflow.
App helps GPs diagnose cough
28 October, 2020A smartphone app is now available to help Australian doctors diagnose common respiratory diseases remotely.
We can no longer afford a business-as-usual approach to health care
28 October, 2020 by Helen Souness, RMIT Online CEOWe need to refocus healthcare training for an era where telehealth, home-based treatment and monitoring are prominent and AI, data and machine learning augment health care.
Movember to launch prostate cancer 'super network'
23 October, 2020Movember is launching a bumper network of prostate cancer patient registries, set to transform treatment and care of the disease.
Telehealth beyond COVID-19
20 October, 2020 by Bill Zeng, APAC Chief Technology Officer at PolyWhile telehealth consultations are unlikely to fully replace face-to-face care, they do have an integral part to play in increasing access to health services post COVID-19.
