Robot-assisted microsurgery in The Netherlands
19 February, 2020A team of plastic surgeons from Maastricht UMC + in The Netherlands has successfully carried out super microsurgical procedures with the help of robotic technology.
AI to ID cardiac arrests on 000 calls
14 February, 2020The artificial intelligence technology runs in the background of incoming emergency calls, picking up on key words, language and sound patterns.
3D device prints skin for burn wounds
11 February, 2020The device covers wounds with a uniform sheet of biomaterial, depositing 'bio ink' that can accelerate the healing process.
Health tech research lab to digitise hospitals
11 February, 2020 by Anthony DoddA research lab to help Australian hospitals adopt and upskill with new and existing digital health technology has opened in Adelaide.
The future of health care is not in hospitals
10 February, 2020 by Gihan Perera*In the past, the hospital experience was a significant part of health care, but that won't necessarily be true in the future. If you're a hospital leader, look beyond your four walls and consider the entire patient journey.
A digital treatment for a private health insurer's malaise
09 February, 2020 by Vinay Chand, Managing Director, Health Solutions, Civica International | Supplied by: Civica Asia PacificAmid escalating public debate over the value of private health insurance, the government and key industry bodies are scrambling to take steps to reduce premium increases and counter the decline in membership.
Advantech AIM-58 Medical-Grade Tablet
01 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdCompliant with the IEC 60601-1 Ed. 3.1 standard for medical devices and IP65 rated for dust and water resistance, the AIM-58 tablet is purpose-built for medical and healthcare applications.
Improving outcomes with connected health care
30 January, 2020 by Jonathan Stern, Regional Vice President of ANZ, MuleSoftDespite advances in medical devices and biotech, the health industry is battling a technology paradox: hidden behind cutting-edge medical breakthroughs are ailing IT systems.
Unlocking data's potential in health care
23 January, 2020 by Sharryn Napier, Vice President and Regional Director, ANZ at QlikProblems with availability and access to information are keeping healthcare organisations from effectively using their data to impact lives and improve patient care.
Traceability: a digitalised healthcare supply chain for the new decade
20 January, 2020 by Catherine Koetz, Industry Manager — Healthcare, GS1 Australia | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaThe 'Digital Health' agenda is extremely full and it is often challenging to bridge the supply chain and clinical delivery within organisations or give thought to the necessity to support traceability.
Everywhere there is care, we are there
18 January, 2020 | Supplied by: HillromConnected care makes smart bed data visible, useful and actionable to impact patient falls, patient satisfaction and caregiver efficiency.
Five healthtech trends set to shape health sector
16 January, 2020Increasing patient demands and a wave of technological innovation will force healthcare providers to redesign their service delivery methods in 2020.
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.
DYNACORD® Suture: Comparative maintenance of approximation force on a simulated repair
10 January, 2020 by Joseph A. Algeri, BS ME (Senior Engineer) and Dave B. Spenciner, PE, ScM, FASM (Research Fellow)* | Supplied by: Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty LtdThe primary objective of this study is to evaluate the ability of suture to maintain an approximation force for DYNACORD Suture (DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine, Massachusetts) and FiberWire® suture (Arthrex, Florida) under both static and cyclic load conditions.
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.
