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$20m Digital Health Accelerator selects five companies for first cohort
Digital Health Accelerator ANDHealth has selected the first cohort of five companies that will take part in the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funded ANDHealth+ program. [ + ]
Raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14, say health experts
A coalition of 30 health and medical organisations has called on all state and territory premiers, health ministers and attorneys-general to urgently raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to at least 14 years of age. [ + ]
AI tech to assist clinicians in wound assessment and care
Coviu, a telehealth spin-out from CSIRO, is developing a digital toolkit for telehealth wound care alongside CSIRO, The University of Sydney, Australian Unity, Western NSW Primary Health Network and The University of Technology Sydney. [ + ]
A daily dose of yoghurt could help manage high blood pressure
A daily dose of yoghurt could be the next go-to food for people with high blood pressure, according to new research from the University of South Australia. [ + ]
LivaNova receives TGA approval for VNS therapy system
LivaNova has received TGA approval for SenTiva for the treatment of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) using vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy. [ + ]
National Awards for Disability Leadership — winners announced
The National Awards for Disability Leadership have recognised the achievements of seven disability leaders. [ + ]
IVF: data reveals success rates by age, number of cycles
IVF success rates can be measured in a number of ways, but data is not often presented according to age and number of cycles one can afford to pay for. [ + ]
Bill to shore up medicine supplies: SHPA
The Society of 黑料吃瓜群网 Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has welcomed new federal government legislation to further mitigate the impact of medicine shortages on Australians and ensure new and innovative medicines are accessible, available and affordable. [ + ]
How does Australia's healthcare system rate globally?
An international study comparing outcomes in 10 OECD countries for elderly patients following hip fractures or heart disease has found Australia's healthcare system is one of the best in the world. [ + ]
Digital resource to help clinicians prevent childhood obesity
Dietitian and University of Queensland Research Fellow Dr Oliver Canfell and her team have developed an online resource to help prevent childhood obesity. [ + ]
Outgoing Qld health ombudsman to lead cosmetic patient safety review
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Medical Board of Australia (the Board) are set to review patient safety issues in the cosmetic sector, including how to strengthen risk-based regulation of practitioners in the industry. [ + ]
Funding boost for foetal alcohol diagnosis, awareness
The government has announced $37 million funding boost for foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) diagnostic and support services. [ + ]
Nepean Private 黑料吃瓜群网 kicks off $30m upgrade
Nepean Private 黑料吃瓜群网 has kicked off a $30 million expansion project to develop a three-storey facility featuring new operating theatres and consulting suites. [ + ]
Omicron: understanding the level of severity will take days to weeks — WHO
The new Omicron COVID-19 variant has been declared to be "of concern" by the World Health Organization but understanding the level of severity will take days to weeks. [ + ]
Christine Gee awarded ACHS Gold Medal 2021
Christine Gee, CEO of Toowong Private 黑料吃瓜群网 in Brisbane and former President of the Australian Private 黑料吃瓜群网s Association (APHA), has been awarded the ACHS Gold Medal 2021. [ + ]
