Industry News
Caution, safety and research at the centre of psychedelics memo
The RANZCP has emphasised the importance of a "safety first" approach to protect some of the most vulnerable people in the community. [ + ]
New digital health project to tackle chronic diseases
A $13.7 million project to unlock digital health data on debilitating diseases could reduce hospitalisations, tackle complications and cut health costs. [ + ]
WA, NT and TAS identified as asthma 'hot spots'
A recent study has identified Western Australia and parts of the Northern Territory and Tasmania as asthma 'hot spots', recording the highest numbers of people with difficult-to-treat asthma in Australia. [ + ]
New guidelines for safer opioid deprescribing
Eleven recommendations on when, how and in what situation it may be appropriate for clinicians to reduce opioid use by placing the patient at the centre of the equation have been released. [ + ]
WHO outlines 40 priorities on antimicrobial resistance
WHO has published its first global research agenda for the world's scientists to address the most urgent human health priorities to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). [ + ]
Aust must end 'war on drugs': RACGP
Criticising the populist 'war on drugs' approach as "pointless", the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has called for action to stem the number of drug-induced deaths in Australia. [ + ]
Reducing Legionella risk: a matter of simple maintenance?
A major challenge for Legionella management in large hospital systems is that under unfavourable conditions, Legionella transforms into a state that cannot be detected using standard methods. [ + ]
Could a dose of hookworms help manage IBD?
A trial by the Malaghan Institute's Hookworm Therapy team suggests so. [ + ]
'Controversial' trauma care drug examined in new study
While tranexamic acid is commonly used to limit bleeding during surgery, its usefulness in emergency settings to treat life-threatening bleeding has been questioned. [ + ]
AI disease detection, digital twin among 10 new projects to be trialled in WA
Ten high-tech digital solutions have been selected from almost 100 global submissions in a worldwide search to help improve the delivery of health care in Western Australia's vast Pilbara region. [ + ]
Australian Institute for Infectious Disease building plans unveiled
The project will bring the nation's scientific and medical research minds together to provide a rapid, coordinated response to current and future pandemics. [ + ]
$50m Campbelltown cancer centre reaches milestone
The cancer care centre, due to open in mid-2024, will feature medical and radiation oncology services, imaging, pathology, consultation suites, a research unit and more. [ + ]
Vaginal seeding may boost neurodevelopment of C-section babies
C-section babies' microbiota are dominated by bacteria found on the mother's skin, in breastmilk and in the environment. [ + ]
WEHI's Doug Hilton appointed as CSIRO Chief Executive
A biologist investigating blood cell production and how cells communicate with each other, throughout his period as Director, Hilton has continued an active research program. [ + ]
GAMA launches campaign to improve incontinence awareness
The 'Make a Difference' campaign aims to improve the lives of those affected by IAD and promote optimal management practices. [ + ]