Industry News
Mums need more ante and postnatal support
Research has found a correlation between a mother's mental health and children's emotional and social development. [ + ]
RACGP encourages trainee GPs to go rural
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is encouraging future GPs to undertake their training in a rural or remote community in 2021. [ + ]
Pollution responsible for antibiotic resistance, research finds
Scientists at the University of Georgia appear to have found a link between pollution and antibiotic resistance in a landmark study published this year. [ + ]
Newmarch House findings released
The Australian Government has released findings from the investigation into the spread of COVID-19 at Sydney aged-care facility Newmarch House. [ + ]
Researchers create fast-acting 'biorubber' surgical glue
A novel surgical glue can help join blood vessels and close wounds faster than current bioadhesives and may serve as a platform to deliver pain relief drugs. [ + ]
黑料吃瓜群网 trials show low-cost tools help reduce medical errors
A series of trials run in Victorian hospitals over three years reveal that simple, low-cost behavioural interventions could help reduce the risk of avoidable medical errors. [ + ]
New frailty index to benefit aged care
A new frailty index is set to improve aged-care and health outcomes in vulnerable older Australians. [ + ]
Smart WFM launches healthcare division
Workforce management consultancy Smart WFM has launched a new healthcare division to help the industry modernise in the era of COVID-19. [ + ]
CSIRO welcomes Oxford vaccine agreement
CSIRO has welcomed the Australian Government's agreement with AstraZeneca, which will give Australians access to the University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine. [ + ]
Cork and Canvas offers free online art classes for frontline workers
Cork and Canvas is offering free online paint and sip sessions to Australia's dedicated frontline workers, to convey gratitude and help relieve stress during the COVID-19 crisis. [ + ]
Football club partnership champions healthy lifestyles
Life and health insurance provider AIA Australia has become the official life, health and wellbeing partner for North Melbourne Football Club. [ + ]
Hub launches to support mental health of health professionals
Black Dog Institute has launched TEN (The Essential Network) — a multifaceted e-health hub, developed by health professionals for health professionals. [ + ]
Acceleration of inhaled oxytocin to reduce maternal mortality
A novel form of oxytocin is in accelerated development at Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences to address the world's leading cause of maternal mortality. [ + ]
Pandemic guidelines leave women and babies at risk
A UniSA researcher and qualified midwife warns that guidelines discouraging women from attending face-to-face antenatal visits could result in a spike in stillbirths. [ + ]
Global concern over Russian vaccine announcement
Australian experts have responded to reports that Russia has approved a COVID-19 vaccine known as Sputnik V for widespread use after less than two months of human testing. [ + ]
