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Australia's health report: leading causes of ill-health and risk factors
Around three in five Australians were estimated to live with at least one long-term health condition, and two in five with two or more such conditions, in 2022. [ + ]
Aircraft-inspired approach to tackle hospital noise
While people know hospitals can be noisy places, the research found the problem is "more severe than expected". [ + ]
No more recreational vaping for Australians. From October, vapes will be sold over the counter at pharmacies
The Australian Senate is set to pass a bill that will see the end of all vape sales — regardless of nicotine content — from general retailers. [ + ]
Deprescribing guidelines falling short: study
More than two-thirds of clinical practice guidelines do not contain any recommendations on deprescribing, reveals a new study led by Monash University. [ + ]
How virtual services are reshaping the regional care landscape
A new project, coordinated by the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC), is set to evaluate how virtual care is supporting regional and rural patients. [ + ]
Nurse 'transformer' an ambassador for digital health
With technology playing an increasingly significant role in health care, nursing professionals are excited about the future but concerned about application and potential impacts. [ + ]
Where Australia stands in reducing harm from illicit drugs
Federal and state governments are spending more on law enforcement in illicit drug policy compared to treatment, prevention and harm reduction combined. [ + ]
US hospital uses hologram tech to connect doctors with patients
Crescent Regional Hospital has already installed its first full-size 86″ Holoconnects Holobox hologram display and video studio. [ + ]
Half the world is affected by oral disease — here’s how we can tackle this unmet need
Oral diseases affect 1 billion more people than many other major diseases combined, with an estimated $710 billion a year spent on oral treatment costs and productivity losses [ + ]
The future of surgical AI
The Australian AI in healthcare market is predicted to grow from $0.08bn in 2022 to $1.78bn by 2030, registering a CAGR of 46.72% during the forecast period of 2022–2030. [ + ]
Budget 2024–25: what it means for health
Medicare, medications, women's health, cancers, HIV and mental health were some of the key focus areas in the federal government's 2024–25 Budget announcement. [ + ]
Better use of data could save $5.4bn in hospital costs: PC
The use of telehealth has exploded since 2020, but uptake of other digital-based services like remote patient monitoring and digital therapeutics has lagged behind. [ + ]
Opinion: It's time for Australia to introduce a sugary drinks tax
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes.
[ + ]Report shows benefits of electronic journey patient boards at Alfred Health
The implementation has increased the effectiveness and efficiency of patient care across each of its three Victorian campuses. [ + ]
Collaboration key to improving adherence to physical activity guidelines
We all know that being physically active is important for our health, but getting people to actually move enough to meet the recommended guidelines can be a challenge. [ + ]
