Industry News
Uber Health launches in Australia
By offering more patients the opportunity to connect with rides, the company hopes to help providers improve appointment attendance, lower costs and improve patient satisfaction. [ + ]
Device Tech wins NSW Health's defib rollout contract
Following a tender and evaluation process, Device Technologies Australia has been contracted by NSW Health to roll out patient monitors and touch-screen defibrillators. [ + ]
NSW Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2022 — finalists announced
The Nursing and Midwifery Office (NMO) has announced 30 finalists for the Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2022. [ + ]
Vitamin D helps reduce depressive symptoms: meta-analysis
The analysis, carried out as part of an international collaboration between Australian, Finnish and US researchers, features results from 41 studies. [ + ]
Moderna's vaccine plant to be built at Monash
The facility — expected to produce up to 100 million mRNA respiratory vaccine doses annually — will be located at the university's Clayton campus. [ + ]
HESTA, ISPT to co-develop $140m healthcare project
HESTA and ISPT have formed a JV partnership to acquire a 50-year ground lease from St Vincent's Health Australia, on which they will co-develop the project. [ + ]
Bulk-billing rates in freefall: RACGP
General practice care urgently requires greater investment so that no patients are left behind, according to the RACGP. [ + ]
New Langya virus infects 35 people in China
The virus is thought to have come from animals and causes fever, fatigue and a cough. So far, there is no indication that the virus is spreading from person to person. [ + ]
Study explores techniques for reducing needle anxiety
A University of South Australia study has found two new nurse-led techniques that help reduce needle fear in primary-aged children. [ + ]
Tool helps cancer survivors manage post-treatment uncertainty
UNSW researchers are using e-health to investigate ways to help cancer survivors access treatment for fear of cancer recurrence. [ + ]
Need to cut through alcohol and breastfeeding misinformation
Two-thirds of Australian women who breastfeed feel they do not fully understood the risks of drinking alcohol while breastfeeding. [ + ]
NT rolls out first stage of $259m patient health record system
The Northern Territory Government has successfully rolled out the first stage of its $259 million patient health record system, Acacia. [ + ]
HIV advocates translate academic research into 'plain speak'
Three Australian HIV advocates all living with the condition have undertaken a project to help the community better understand complex health information. [ + ]
Tiny bed sensors could put an end to hospital pressure sores
UniSA scientists have designed optical fibre sensors that can be attached to hospital mattresses to monitor movement and record heart and respiratory rates. [ + ]
Nurses to convene on Darwin for national conference
Approximately 700 nurses from across Australia will come together in the Northern Territory for the National Nursing Forum. [ + ]
