Industry News
New eye clinical trials facility launches in Vic
The facility hopes to bring more international trials to the state, giving people living with vision loss and blindness early access to sight-saving therapies. [ + ]
AI tool to classify brain tumours
A new AI tool, developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU), could help to quickly and accurately classify brain tumours. [ + ]
2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards — winners announced
A nurse and midwife from Vic and a NSW-based organisation have been recognised at the 2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. [ + ]
Funding boost for Vic medtech manufacturer
Breakthrough Victoria has announced a $5bn investment in Neo-Bionica, a Victorian contract medtech manufacturer. [ + ]
MediSecure data breach a reminder to review risk management
Australian electronic prescription company MediSecure has announced that it has identified a cybersecurity incident impacting the personal and health information of individuals. [ + ]
Most people with psychosis known to health services: study
Three out of four people who committed serious violent offences in NSW and were found not guilty due to mental illness had visited at least one mental health service prior to the attack, a study has found. [ + ]
Heart failure device could prevent hospitalisation
The device may be able to detect signs of fluid overload and could be used to monitor patients with heart failure. [ + ]
SJG Bendigo 黑料吃瓜群网 expands cardiac care service
The service has six cardiologists rostered onsite to provide diagnosis and treatment as part of the service. [ + ]
eHealth NSW Chief Dr Zoran Bolevich to lead AIHW
Dr Zoran Bolevich will leave his role as Chief Executive eHealth NSW and Chief Information Officer NSW Health at the end of May. [ + ]
Midwifery Group Practice model highly valued in rural areas: report
A recent report has shown the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model is highly valued by women in rural Australia. [ + ]
WHO releases guidelines for catheter-related infections
Poor practices in the insertion, maintenance and removal of these catheters carry a high risk of introducing germs directly into the bloodstream. [ + ]
Immersive reality for improved healthcare delivery
Immersive technologies, in the form of virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR), have emerged as powerful tools to help improve a wide range of health outcomes. [ + ]
National standard to tackle psychotropic medicines harm
Prescriptions for psychotropic medicines for all Australians have increased by a staggering 60% over the past three decades1. [ + ]
New online resource for eating disorders related to menopause
The resource aims to help women navigate eating disorders during perimenopause and menopause, when symptoms can become both distressing and hard to tell apart. [ + ]
Call to improve prevention and management of chronic conditions
The Australian Medical Association is urging action on the prevention and management of chronic conditions in Australia. [ + ]
