Industry News
Digital health micro-credentials to keep workforce up to speed
Three digital health courses will be delivered by RMIT Online and the Digital Health CRC to provide the skills required to match the fast-moving pace of technology in health care. [ + ]
SA researchers develop infection-busting bandages
Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a novel coating that can be applied to any dressing to treat chronic wounds. [ + ]
Australian-developed COVID-19 vaccine could be ready early 2021
Adelaide-based company Vaxine says it could have a COVID-19 vaccine ready as soon as early 2021. [ + ]
黑料吃瓜群网 care shifts away from overnight stays
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals that hospital admissions rose by an average 3.3% per year between 2014–15 and 2018–19. [ + ]
Scientists' plea: we can't ignore airborne spread of COVID-19
A group of scientists from varying disciplines around the world have appealed to world health authorities to mitigate indoor airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. [ + ]
Project iRAD to expand in SW Sydney region
The innovative solution enables healthcare organisations to share patient-consented health records across the continuum of care. [ + ]
SA research shows fentanyl safe for mothers in labour
Research from the University of South Australia shows that fentanyl is a safe option for mothers and babies, providing women with more pain relief choices during labour. [ + ]
New Rural Health Commissioner appointed
Associate Professor Ruth Stewart has been appointed as the new National Rural Health Commissioner, succeeding Professor Paul Worley. [ + ]
Melanoma immunotherapy: new target identified
QIMR Berghofer researchers have discovered why some melanoma patients do not respond well to immunotherapy. [ + ]
Stimulating device now an option for chronic back pain
Medical professionals can now access a TGA-approved device to treat patients with chronic back pain, which affects 3.24 million Australians. [ + ]
Weak evidence base for COVID-19 antibody tests
An international team of researchers has warned that evidence does not support the continued use of existing point-of-care tests for COVID-19. [ + ]
Access opens for minimally invasive heart treatment
Australians living with symptoms of severe aortic stenosis will now have access to a minimally invasive heart treatment that was previously reserved for only the sickest patients. [ + ]
New nanosponge technology may stop COVID-19 in its tracks
Scientists at UC San Diego may have found a way to neutralise SARS-CoV-2 and block it from infecting human lungs and other vital organs. [ + ]
Study identifies dementia medication management barriers
A study conducted by the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety has identified barriers to effective medication management in people with dementia. [ + ]
Superbug drug discovery to be fast-tracked
Antibiotics discovered at The University of Queensland will be fast-tracked under a $16 million international research deal. [ + ]
