Global prostate cancer rates predicted to double by 2040
08 April, 2024The number of annual prostate cancer deaths worldwide is predicted to rise by 85% from 375,000 in 2020 to almost 700,000 by 2040.
2024 ACIPC conference — registration, abstract submissions open
05 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Conference DesignThe 2024 ACIPC International Conference will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and online from 17–20 November 2024.
Non-invasive tests may miss heart failure in AF patients: study
03 April, 2024Existing non-invasive screening tools may miss heart failure amongst patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and should be used with caution, suggests latest research from the University of Adelaide (UA).
ACT Ambulance deploys 'ultracompact' defibrillators
03 April, 2024The deployment will enable remote access paramedics to carry life-saving defibrillators to inaccessible locations.
App uses AI to cut endometriosis diagnosis delays
03 April, 2024Endometriosis Australia has partnered with CHARLI to launch a period and reproductive health tracking app for diagnosis and management of conditions such as endometriosis.
Detmold Medical Tri-Panel respirators and Level 3 Surgical Visor Masks
02 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Detmold Medical Pty LtdDetmold Medical's new range of Tri-Panel respirators and Level 3 Surgical Visor Masks is designed to offer wearers extra protection, comfort and more effective fit.
NTT and Olympus cloud endoscopy system
02 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Olympus Australia Pty LtdNTT Corporation (NTT) and Olympus Corporation (Olympus) have jointly begun a demonstration experiment of a cloud endoscopy system that enables image processing on the cloud.
New Precision Care Clinic at NSW's Prince of Wales Hospital
27 March, 2024The clinic will provide personalised and tailored care for cancer and hopes to facilitate rapid adoption of precision medicine research into routine public health care.
Blood analysis could help predict sepsis in children
27 March, 2024Professor Luregn Schlapbach from UQ's Child Health Research Centre said sepsis is best treated when recognised early, so the finding could help clinicians in the future.
AI in health: CSIRO report highlights opportunities, challenges
27 March, 2024The use of AI in health care is unique because the accuracy of models could mean the difference between life and death, or ongoing health and illness, said Dr David Hansen.
Study reports rise in use of 'designer' drug substitutes
26 March, 2024An alert has been issued on the use of designer drug substitutes, following a 75% increase in detection of synthetic stimulant pentylone across Australia.
Opioids: did PBS restrictions reduce use in Australia?
25 March, 2024Subsidised opioid use has dropped overall, but use of one opioid is still on the rise, reveals a new study.
New Melbourne facility to deliver human challenge trials
25 March, 2024Human challenge trials are one of the most efficient ways to evaluate the efficacy of novel vaccines and therapeutics, said Professor James McCarthy, CMO, Doherty Clinical Trials.
Lung health clinicians and researchers recognised
25 March, 2024Fourteen lung health clinicians and researchers have been recognised as a part of TSANZ's 2024 Respiratory Research Excellence Awards.
Antipsychotics use in pregnancy not linked to childhood NDDs: study
20 March, 2024Many women and pregnant people using antipsychotics may feel concerned about the potential risks they pose to their unborn baby.
