Technology

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Melbourne conference to showcase stroke research

21 August, 2023

Australian and New Zealand stroke researchers are meeting at a conference in Melbourne to showcase the innovations in treatment and care.


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.


Using an immune protein to stop ovarian cancer growth

21 August, 2023

Melbourne scientists examine how a naturally occurring signalling protein found in the female reproductive tract could help stop the progression of ovarian cancer.


Qld hospital trials digital patient pathway for outpatient audits

21 August, 2023

The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital is using technology to conduct outpatient audits and provide users access to true wait times.


Coviu, Tonic team up to improve virtual waiting room experience

17 August, 2023

Coviu and Tonic Media Network have delivered a virtual waiting room designed for telehealth patients with video content prior to their appointments.


Trial uses AI to predict survival of patients requiring ECMO

14 August, 2023

Monash University has used artificial intelligence to develop an algorithm that predicts the survival rate of intensive care patients requiring external heart–lung support.


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