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Awaiting the Royal Commission's final report
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will submit its Final Report on 26 February 2021. What can we expect? [ + ]
Vertical seniors' facility graced with valour artwork
A sculpture and artworks celebrating the transformational power of valour and patriotism have been unveiled at the new RSL LifeCare Birdwood Park development in Newcastle. [ + ]
Key strategies to deliver critical care during a pandemic
For healthcare providers looking to understand where mobile and IoT devices can have the biggest impact on their organisations, there are four main areas to consider. [ + ]
A mirror on care for older Australians
LASA will work hard to translate the Royal Commission's findings and recommendations into practical actions and meaningful outcomes. [ + ]
Enabling aged care with technological innovation
Whiddon decided to overhaul its IT infrastructure to create a platform that would help futureproof its business and tackle challenges head on. [ + ]
Keeping health care cyber safe
It is possible to thwart the threat of cyber attackers, but to do so healthcare providers need to acknowledge there is a problem facing their sector. [ + ]
Active ingredient prescribing comes into effect
Doctors must now prescribe drugs using their chemical name, not brand names. That's good news for patients. [ + ]
Optimising osteoporosis care throughout Asia–Pacific
APCO has launched pan-Asia–Pacific clinical practice standards for the screening, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, targeting a broad range of high-risk groups. [ + ]
Monash innovation reduces risk of COVID in healthcare workers
A Monash University study reveals that a simple ventilated headboard hood can stop SARS-CoV-2 from spreading between patients and healthcare workers on hospital wards. [ + ]
Predicting risk of spinal fracture using bioengineering
Researchers have developed biomechanical models that use mathematical- and physics-based representations of human movement to predict spinal loading. [ + ]
RACGP program to boost critical health research
The RACGP 2021 Academic Post program aims to promote general practice research, and sees participants completing a research project with support from a university. [ + ]
The potential of androgens in breast cancer treatment
An international study has uncovered new evidence of the positive role of androgens in breast cancer treatment. [ + ]
Monash researchers outsmart superbug
Researchers have discovered how to revert antibiotic resistance in one of the most dangerous superbugs: Acinetobacter baumannii — responsible for up to 20% of infections in ICUs. [ + ]
How tech can help combat workplace stress in aged care
One solution that aged-care businesses can pursue — in order to help their employees to be healthier, happier and stress-free — is the use of technology within the care environment. [ + ]
Experts comment on early COVID vaccination rollout
Australia's coronavirus vaccine rollout will be brought forward to next month, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying the first groups are expected to receive the jab in mid-to-late February. [ + ]
