DVT expert treats NASA astronaut from Earth
10 January, 2020In an astounding example of technology advancing health care, a blood clot in the jugular vein of an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has been treated via telemedicine.
Govt pledges $7.5m for AI health research
18 December, 2019AI will be critical in transforming the future of health care through improved preventative, diagnostic and treatment approaches.
In 2020, health technology will empower patients
16 December, 2019 by Dr Simon Wallace*Consumerism is expected to play a key role in defining the future of healthcare technologies as patients demand transparency from their providers and the industry, says Dr Simon Wallace.
How AI can help prevent physician burnout
05 December, 2019 by Dr Simon Wallace* | Supplied by: Nuance CommunicationsAI is powering ambient clinical intelligence — it listens securely to clinician–patient conversations and provides assisted workflows, task and knowledge automation.
Partnership heralds tech and innovation in aged care
03 December, 2019The Living Better Lab is set to provide a platform for major initiatives that aim to improve the quality of life for older Australians.
Vanguard Wireless IoT cellular nurse call unit
02 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Vanguard Wireless Pty LtdVanguard Wireless' IoT cellular nurse call unit is designed for use in workspaces where a standard wireless nurse call system may not be suitable.
Transition to e-prescribing vital for national health
27 November, 2019 by Amy SarcevicThe healthcare sector should phase out paper prescriptions sooner rather than later, according to the Chair of the SHPA's Electronic Medications Management Leadership Committee, James Grant.
AI-driven app wins 2019 AIMed Shark Tank Innovator Award
21 November, 2019Theratrak's AI-driven app supports allied health clinicians to work collaboratively to create, monitor and track custom therapy programs for their clients.
Could a toilet monitor your health?
18 November, 2019A team of metabolism scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research are working to drive forward personalised medicine using the health information contained in urine.
Visualising mHealth in 2019
12 November, 2019Mobile devices are becoming an increasingly important part of modern healthcare delivery.
Ransomware attack on Vic hospitals exposes vulnerabilities
11 November, 2019 by James Bergl*Recent ransomware attacks serve as critical reminders of the fragmentation of health services in rural areas and the vulnerabilities within these networks that can be exploited.
The security imperative for automation in health care
07 November, 2019 by Andrew Slavkovic, Solutions Engineering Manager, ANZ, CyberArk | Supplied by: CyberArk Software (Australia) PtyWith health care being heavy in high-volume, basic, rules-based manual process activity, it is an industry that is ripe for the intervention of robotic process automation.
BreastScreen Victoria goes digital
29 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Vitro SoftwareBreastScreen Victoria (BSV), the Victorian Government's breast cancer screening organisation, has partnered with Vitro Software in a shift towards full electronic records management.
Predictive software in aged care may reduce emergency visits
29 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Telstra HealthRMIT University, Telstra Health and the Digital Health CRC are partnering to develop analytical software that will predict deterioration and support clinical decision-making.
Holistic integration key to better healthcare solutions
29 October, 2019 by Val Jovevski, Health Segment Director, Schneider Electric Australia | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricIntegrated technologies are helping to liberate nursing staff from administrative duties, allowing them to focus more on patient-centric care.
