My Health Record expansion set to reduce pressure on hospitals
07 August, 2017The adoption of digital health services and technologies is a driver for transformational change in the way Australians approach their health and care.
Breathalyser app diagnoses disease
01 August, 2017New technology from South Korea means disease diagnosis is just a breath away.
Clinician or patient: it's all about the experience
31 July, 2017Concerns are frequently expressed by both clinicians and consumers around the usability and safety of technology in healthcare.
Unleashing the protective power of health informatics in pharmacy
28 July, 2017 by Kristin MichaelsIn a contemporary healthcare environment, with an ever-expanding array of treatment options and new challenges in infectious diseases, lifestyle-related diseases and cancer, clear communication among multidisciplinary care teams, and with patients and their carers, has never been more important.
Cybercriminals are targeting patient records - is your data vulnerable?
21 July, 2017 by Andrew Martin, Vice President, Zerto APJ | Supplied by: Zerto Aus Pty LtdRansomware has been around for decades but is increasingly becoming more aggressive and frequent.
Using Technology to Buy Technology
11 July, 2017 by Rob Cook, Marketing Manager, TenderLink | Supplied by: Illion TenderlinkTechnology has always played a critical part in the delivery of health care, and has now permeated almost every aspect of general business activity for the healthcare sector.
First SA hospital to offer 3D surgical technology
07 July, 2017Calvary North Adelaide has become the first hospital in South Australia to adopt the latest in 3D laparoscopic imaging.
Digital health events target nurses, midwives, hospital clinicians
01 July, 2017 | Supplied by: AIDH - Australasian Institute of Digital HealthNurses, midwives, hospital clinicians and healthcare professionals are invited to connect and learn from some of the country's most forward-thinking digital health experts when the Health Informatics Society of Australia holds its annual conference HIC 2017 in Brisbane in August.
How is the Internet of Things empowering staff and improving patient care?
26 June, 2017 by Mark VerblootA hospital-wide network that allows multiple devices to connect seamlessly, all at once, will empower medical staff, improve patient care and deliver a more meaningful and positive experience for all users.
Medical app links high-care patients with their carers
06 June, 2017ConnectUs Life has launched the RightMinder first-alert app — a medical device that is intended to improve the safety, independence and life quality of people with high-care needs.
The Future of Image Guided Therapy is Here: Introducing Philips Azurion
01 June, 2017 by Kevin Barrow, Managing Director, Philips Australia and New Zealand | Supplied by: Philips Electronics AustraliaToday more than ever, first-time-right imaging is key.
Clever electronic cap tracks your medication
16 May, 2017Pillsy is an ordinary-looking pill bottle with a smart electronic cap, enabling users of medication to have dosage information sent directly to an app on their smartphones.
UK's NHS badly affected by WannaCry
15 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOrganisations around the world are currently reeling from what is being called the worst ransomware outbreak to date, with the UK's National Health Service (NHS) having been particularly badly hit by the attack.
Charlie Teo supports new medical drone trial
12 May, 2017 by Corin KellyRemote Australian communities could expect to see medi-drone services operating within 12 months.
Digital health to be a key focus at CeBIT Australia
03 May, 2017CeBIT Australia will bring together leading experts in the fields of EMRs, big data, artificial intelligence and robotic surgery. CeBIT will be held in Sydney 23–25 May.
