Technology

Support for frontline health workers in sub-Saharan Africa and Middle East

15 June, 2020

As a result of a collaboration, a focused training program will be delivered via mobile app, with the aim of reaching 600,000 nurses and midwives.


How COVID-19 has exposed the need for telehealth in aged and assisted care

11 June, 2020

From virtual hospitals to video calls with GPs, innovations in telehealth are transforming the industry and pointing the way forward post-pandemic.


Debunking COVID-19 myths with science communication

04 June, 2020

UNSW Sydney medical scientist Associate Professor Darren Saunders explains how scientists cut through the misinformation surrounding COVID‑19.


Avalue Technology HID-2334 Medical Cart Panel PC

01 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Tekdis

The HID-2334 Medical Cart Panel PC from Avalue Technology is an all-in-one, 23.8″ panel PC designed for mobile carts.


BreastScreen WA connects to My Health Record

28 May, 2020

Consenting women from Western Australia will have their mammogram results uploaded to their My Health Record and the choice of receiving their results via SMS or letter.


Miniature devices for future imaging

15 May, 2020

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, have created tiny devices that could be developed into safe, high-resolution imaging technology.


How legacy operating systems and firmware could endanger patients

15 May, 2020 by Steve Hunter*

Healthcare organisations will have to consider the interoperability between emerging technologies and legacy systems to ensure a seamless integration.


Cyber company deploys 50m digital health passports

13 May, 2020

VCode and VPlatform cybersecurity technologies will be paired with approved SARS-CoV-2 testing kits to create a COVI-PASS health passport.


How robots could deliver urgent triage in our hospitals

13 May, 2020 by Ian Manovel, Digital Consulting Healthcare and Life Sciences, DXC Technology | Supplied by: DXC Technology

As the urgency of maintaining population health becomes a pressing reality, governments and regions seek innovative solutions to the impending crisis in the health system.


Health systems struggle to keep up with hackers

12 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Australian health systems are struggling to keep pace with the adoption of technology by cyber attackers, research from UNSW shows.


Robots give surgeons superhuman stability and precision

07 May, 2020

Although they are not yet operating autonomously, robots are nevertheless commonly used in the operating theatre today.


PowerHealth hosts Q&A for healthcare costing

06 May, 2020

Healthcare software provider PowerHealth is establishing a question and answer session for the healthcare costing community to assist with queries arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.


AI's role in modern-day health care

06 May, 2020 by Mark Jobbins* | Supplied by: Pure Storage Inc

With the impacts of COVID-19 being felt across the globe, the global healthcare sector has turned to technology to aid and accelerate innovation in the hope of combatting the pandemic.


RACGP urges COVIDSafe app download

05 May, 2020

The COVIDSafe Fact Sheet provides a straightforward overview of the app, aimed at helping to clarify details that are leading to confusion and alarm for some members of the community.


The challenge of disparate digital systems

01 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Epicor Software (Aust) Pty Ltd

With the introduction of newer digital capabilities, companies with disparate systems need to urgently review these and integrate now if they want to grow.


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