Industry News
New $54 million integrated cancer centre opens
Developed by Northwest Healthcare Properties, the new facility has the capacity to deliver more than 13,000 cancer treatments a year. [ + ]
Study reports rise in use of 'designer' drug substitutes
An alert has been issued on the use of designer drug substitutes, following a 75% increase in detection of synthetic stimulant pentylone across Australia. [ + ]
New Melbourne facility to deliver human challenge trials
Human challenge trials are one of the most efficient ways to evaluate the efficacy of novel vaccines and therapeutics, said Professor James McCarthy, CMO, Doherty Clinical Trials. [ + ]
Lung health clinicians and researchers recognised
Fourteen lung health clinicians and researchers have been recognised as a part of TSANZ's 2024 Respiratory Research Excellence Awards. [ + ]
More safeguards needed to prevent health disinformation, AI misuse
Many publicly accessible AI assistants are said to lack adequate safeguards to consistently prevent the mass generation of health disinformation. [ + ]
Opioids: did PBS restrictions reduce use in Australia?
Subsidised opioid use has dropped overall, but use of one opioid is still on the rise, reveals a new study. [ + ]
Orion Health strengthens focus on South-East Asia
Digital health technology company Orion Health is bringing its flagship unified healthcare platform (UHP) to South-East Asia. [ + ]
Antipsychotics use in pregnancy not linked to childhood NDDs: study
Many women and pregnant people using antipsychotics may feel concerned about the potential risks they pose to their unborn baby. [ + ]
Health Equity Matters appoints Dash Heath-Paynter as CEO
Dash Heath-Paynter takes on the new role after serving as deputy CEO for almost eight years. [ + ]
Dosing technology speeds up recovery of ICU patients
A new dosing software could accelerate the effects of antibiotics in patients being treated for sepsis in intensive care units (ICUs). [ + ]
Call for urgent action to alleviate pressure on public hospitals
The Australian Medical Association is calling for urgent action by all governments to address the growing planned surgery waitlist, exit block and widespread ambulance ramping. [ + ]
Canberra Antenatal Care deploys digital patient pathway
Canberra Antenatal Care is deploying Personify Care's Digital Patient Pathway with an aim to offer patients a more streamlined and informative experience throughout their pregnancy. [ + ]
Patient–paramedic trust could reduce unnecessary ED presentations
The quality of interactions between patients and paramedics attending emergency calls can reduce unnecessary presentations at hospital emergency departments. [ + ]
Common pets behind 12,000 injury hospitalisations: AIHW
Cats and dogs, the most common domestic pets in Australia, were responsible for over half (53%) of all injury hospitalisations related to contact with animals in 2021–22. [ + ]
SA physician selected for global health leadership program
Dr Chloe Furst, a dual-trained geriatrician and palliative care physician from the Central Adelaide LHN, has been selected from over 250 applicants. [ + ]
