Industry News
Digital health: Innovation Challenge winners announced
The Australian Digital Health Agency has announced the winners of the challenge, which champions digital health innovation. [ + ]
Resources for GPs supporting victims of domestic violence
The RACGP is providing resources and support tools to help GPs care for victims of domestic abuse and violence. [ + ]
Evidence supports lowering bowel cancer screening age
An Australian study reveals that bowel cancer rates in people under the age of 50 are rising, with one in 10 new bowel cancer cases occurring in this cohort. [ + ]
Flu cases at record low, after-hours doctors say
After-hours doctors have seen a 93% decrease in flu-related callouts compared with last year. [ + ]
Cancer patients miss out on vital heart care
A University of Newcastle study has revealed that heart patients with a history of cancer are less likely to receive the heart medications they need. [ + ]
Museum of Human Disease open to the virtual public
The Museum of Human Disease at UNSW Sydney has launched a virtual museum displaying real organs and body parts. [ + ]
Could COVID-19 trigger new-onset diabetes?
Emerging evidence suggests that COVID-19 may trigger the onset of diabetes in healthy people and cause complications in pre-existing cases. [ + ]
Transplant success with heart-in-a-box method
A new heart transplant method means that a donated heart can now be transported and preserved for longer than previously possible. [ + ]
Collaboration will tackle coeliac disease
The research collaboration aims to advance our understanding of the immune mechanisms behind coeliac disease. [ + ]
Second wave of COVID-19 a concern, experts say
Australian healthcare workers are being warned about the prospect of another spike in coronavirus cases. [ + ]
Subiaco hospital uses wearables to reduce workplace injury
The wearable technology captures and measures hazardous movements and coaches workers using real-time feedback and in-app training. [ + ]
Test improves prostate cancer detection
Australian researchers have found that a groundbreaking test can improve the early detection of prostate cancer. [ + ]
Rural Health Commissioner office to be extended
The government has announced that the office of the National Rural Health Commissioner will be extended past its current expiry date of 30 June 2020. [ + ]
Preview released for updated Australian Asthma Handbook
The National Asthma Council Australia has released a preview of the updated Australian Asthma Handbook V2.1. [ + ]
Support for frontline health workers in sub-Saharan Africa and Middle East
As a result of a collaboration, a focused training program will be delivered via mobile app, with the aim of reaching 600,000 nurses and midwives. [ + ]
