Technology

Study defines 145 genetic disorders that cause childhood dementia

20 September, 2023

Experts have defined the causes of childhood dementia, identifying genetic disorders from progressive brain damage.


Western Health rolls out workplace transformation program

13 September, 2023

Western Health Victoria has appointed Logicalis Australia to enhance collaboration, communication, security and document management capabilities within its health service.


RACP calls for increased access to bariatric surgeries

12 September, 2023

The RACP has made a submission to the Federal Inquiry into Diabetes, with concerns that the methods to assist prevention of type 2 diabetes and obesity are not easily accessible for patients.


Partnership to enhance patient data integrity

11 September, 2023

Hospital Products Australia and Harris Data Integrity Solutions have come together to address the challenge of duplicated patient records within Australia's evolving electronic health records landscape.


Minitab data analysis solutions

05 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Minitab Pty Ltd

Minitab's healthcare solutions allow healthcare facilities, services and organisations to advance patient outcomes through analysing data and solving problems to address areas of improvement.


Cross-border initiatives key to advancing digital health: policy forum

04 September, 2023

Healthcare, industry and research professionals have cited the importance of international collaboration on new and disruptive technologies to advance digital health for citizens.


AHA releases new guidance for patient data use

04 September, 2023

With the increasing use of analytics and big data in research, the AHA has released new policy guidance for the collection, storage and ethical use of data.


Digital stethoscope to detect early signs of heart valve disease

30 August, 2023

A new artificial intelligence stethoscope could assist patients and health workers by detecting early signs of heart valve disease.


Royal Flying Doctor Service launches digital health record

29 August, 2023

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has launched an Electronic Health Record, powered by Oracle, to streamline patient records and clinical information collection.


AI endoscopy tech to improve bowel cancer outcomes

29 August, 2023

ACT Endoscopy has implemented AI in an attempt to improve clinical outcome and key colonoscopy quality indicators, including polyp and adenoma detection.


Online program can support self-management of type 2 diabetes

28 August, 2023

A study has found web-based dietary education can support the self-management of type 2 diabetes to achieve health improvements in a short time.


Funding boost for five digital health companies

25 August, 2023

Five Australian digital health companies have received funding support via a commercialisation support program aimed at helping them scale their businesses.


Flinders and The Clinician to test digital care pathways for tinnitus

23 August, 2023

A research collaboration wil help evaluate the effectiveness of tinnitus treatment for patients and measure engagement with different digital interventions.


Generative AI in health care — how to support responsible deployment

22 August, 2023 by Sharon Hakkennes*, VP analyst at Gartner

The level of interest and adoption of generative AI within the Australian healthcare sector is increasing at a rapid rate.


An injection to replicate the benefits of exercise?

21 August, 2023

Research by the University of Queensland suggests that an injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain.


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