Industry News
Study offers clues on First Nations' susceptibility to infections
First Nations people globally are at high risk of severe respiratory viral diseases, including COVID-19, pandemic influenza and seasonal influenza. [ + ]
New centralised health operations centre opens in WA
The new facility sees key health emergency services come together under one roof in the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC). [ + ]
Report reflects on gender diversity in digital health
While more women are choosing to continue their careers in digital heath, the gender pay gap continues to exist, according to the Gender Diversity in Australia's Digital Health Workforce 2024 Report. [ + ]
'Digital twins' to predict cancer treatment outcomes
Researchers used digital twins to recreate published clinical trials and found that all digital trials accurately predicted the outcome of the actual trial. [ + ]
Insurers' push for vertical integration a threat to patient care: APHA
A new KPMG report, commissioned by Medibank, examines the potential economic benefits of expanding hospital care in the home. [ + ]
Electricity zaps could help prevent wound infections
Researchers have designed a skin patch that can create the environment to allow electrical stimulation to reduce bacterial activity. [ + ]
Common antibiotic linked to rise of almost untreatable superbug
The eight-year study highlights the critical need for a deeper understanding of the negative impacts of antibiotic use. [ + ]
Report makes 30 recommendations to tackle midwifery crisis
The midwifery workforce is in crisis, with a new report identifying widespread staffing shortages and not enough students in the pipeline to meet future needs. [ + ]
Financial stress and bariatric surgeries raise the risk of scurvy
Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency and was first linked to sailors during the Renaissance era, but it could be mistaken for other conditions, especially inflamed blood vessels (vasculitis). [ + ]
New health-based guidelines for PFAS in drinking water
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released updated draft guidelines for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. [ + ]
Medibank partners with League to improve customer experience
This collaboration hopes to enable a more personalised and engaging healthcare experience for Medibank's 4.2 million customers. [ + ]
Cancer clinical trials receive $22m funding boost
The Australian Cancer Plan will guide this round of the program and ensure targeted and innovative research investment. [ + ]
Medibank partners with 36 Months
Medibank has become the official health partner of 36 Months, as part of its commitment to improve mental health in Australia. [ + ]
New COPD standard to improve diagnosis, care outcomes
While one in 13 Australians over the age of 40 have COPD, alarmingly only half of them know they have it. [ + ]
Solutions to enhance cultural safety in hospital care
A new study reveals that poor communication has led to experiences of racism, and poorer health outcomes in First Nations people. [ + ]
