Preventing transplant rejection with new treatment
19 October, 2018The approach removes the need for donor matching and the use of immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection, and could make stem cell treatment accessible to more patients.
The ‘Good’ Doctor: AI in health care
15 October, 2018 by Helen Masters*Healthcare organisations are just beginning to unlock the potential of AI in health care.
AI predicts Alzheimer's
11 October, 2018Canadian scientists have created an artificial intelligence algorithm that can accurately predict Alzheimer's within the next five years.
Moverio BT-35E augmented reality (AR) smartglasses
09 October, 2018Epson Australia launches its next-generation Moverio BT-35E augmented reality (AR) smartglasses with transparent Si-OLED display.
Turning night into day
20 September, 2018 by Laini BennettWorking nightshift is par for the course for healthcare clinicians. But what if there was a way to turn night into day?
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.
Health services sign 20-year strategic partnership agreements
14 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Philips Electronics AustraliaThe agreements will provide lifecycle management, financing, maintenance and performance optimisation for all major imaging solutions across nine hospitals.
Muscular dystrophy — dogs take the lead
07 September, 2018CRISPR 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.
My Health is shifting the control paradigm
29 August, 2018 by Bianca Phillips*Once the majority of Australians have a My Health Record, and more practitioners use the system, a new paradigm for health data control will emerge.
Want to innovate? No need to reinvent the wheel
20 August, 2018 by Laini Bennett | Supplied by: Oracle Corporation AustraliaWhen 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 | Supplied by: SomnicsFor patients experiencing sleep apnoea, finding a quiet, lightweight and comfortable solution is a must.
Sigma Care Dialysis Chair
13 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Sigma-Care Development Co. Ltd.Sigma Care has designed a dialysis chair to maximise patient comfort.
IoT tech: preventing errors in health care
07 August, 2018 by George Pepes* | Supplied by: Zebra TechnologiesWith the help of IoT technology, healthcare personnel can deliver accurate and error-free treatments or medical procedures.
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.
