Industry News
RACGP appoints new CEO
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has appointed Paul Wappett as its new CEO, starting Monday, 8 November. [ + ]
Half of Australians comfortable receiving medical services remotely
Around 48% of Australian patients would choose to rely solely on face-to-face appointments once the country is out of the COVID-19 tunnel and half of respondents (49%) said they are now comfortable with receiving medical services remotely. [ + ]
Elevated BP at young, middle age impacts brain ageing
People with elevated blood pressure that falls within the normal recommended range are at risk of accelerated brain ageing, according to a study by The Australian National University. [ + ]
Radar guidance used in Vic breast cancer surgery
Melbourne woman Jodie Talone is said to be the first patient in Australia to have a tumour removed with the assistance of the SCOUT radar technology. [ + ]
Study explores TMS treatment for OCD
A collaborative study by Monash University and the Epworth Centre for Innovation in Mental Health (ECIMH) explores the benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) on people with obsessive–compulsive disorder. [ + ]
New monograph to guide safe treatment of serious COVID-19 symptoms
The SHPA has brought forward the release of streamlined information on the safe administration of baricitinib for people with severe COVID-19 symptoms. [ + ]
New Chair for the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership
Migration Council Australia (MCA) has appointed Dr Vijay Roach as Chair of the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership (the Partnership). [ + ]
Vic hospital fined $60,000 for bullying
A private Werribee hospital has been convicted and fined $60,000 after a worker was subjected to 18 months of bullying. [ + ]
Breast cancer: alcohol, weight gain lead to rise in rates; 1 in 4 cases preventable
Breast cancer rates have increased by 50% since the 1980s due to increased alcohol consumption, weight gain, a lack of exercise and other lifestyle factors. [ + ]
3D tech training to improve surgeries
A South Australian research project focusing on 3D technology hopes to improve knee, hip and spine surgeries. [ + ]
Vic to use air purifiers as part of safe return-to-school plan
The Department of Education and Training Victoria will be installing air purifiers in each public school classroom as part of its safe return-to-school plan. [ + ]
Healius partners with Philips to deploy digital pathology solution
Royal Philips, a global health technology player, has partnered with Healius Pathology, an Australian provider of private medical laboratory and pathology services, to deploy a multisite digital pathology solution. [ + ]
Universities, industry partner for AI-based quarantine monitoring system
The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) is collaborating with researchers and industry to deliver a quarantine monitoring system that supports the state's plan to return to normal. [ + ]
National ambulance data system recognised
The team behind the National Ambulance Surveillance System (NASS), a data collection system pulling together information from ambulance callouts across the country, has been recognised as a finalist in Research Australia's awards. [ + ]
WHO recommends antibody treatment for COVID-19 patients at high risk of hospital admission
A treatment combining two antibodies (casirivimab and imdevimab) is recommended for two specific groups of patients with COVID-19 by a WHO Guideline Development Group (GDG) panel of international experts and patients in The BMJ. [ + ]
