Industry News
Funding boost for on-demand telehealth provider Hola Health
The Pre-Series A venture funding will support the company's mission to provide fast, value-for-money care within 15 minutes — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [ + ]
Blood analysis could help predict sepsis in children
Professor 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
The 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. [ + ]
New $54 million integrated cancer centre opens
Developed by Northwest Healthcare Properties, the new facility has the capacity to deliver more than 13,000 cancer treatments a year. [ + ]
Study reports rise in use of 'designer' drug substitutes
An alert has been issued on the use of designer drug substitutes, following a 75% increase in detection of synthetic stimulant pentylone across Australia. [ + ]
More safeguards needed to prevent health disinformation, AI misuse
Many publicly accessible AI assistants are said to lack adequate safeguards to consistently prevent the mass generation of health disinformation. [ + ]
Opioids: did PBS restrictions reduce use in Australia?
Subsidised 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
Human 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
Fourteen lung health clinicians and researchers have been recognised as a part of TSANZ's 2024 Respiratory Research Excellence Awards. [ + ]
Orion Health strengthens focus on South-East Asia
Digital health technology company Orion Health is bringing its flagship unified healthcare platform (UHP) to South-East Asia. [ + ]
Antipsychotics use in pregnancy not linked to childhood NDDs: study
Many women and pregnant people using antipsychotics may feel concerned about the potential risks they pose to their unborn baby. [ + ]
Health Equity Matters appoints Dash Heath-Paynter as CEO
Dash Heath-Paynter takes on the new role after serving as deputy CEO for almost eight years. [ + ]
Dosing technology speeds up recovery of ICU patients
A new dosing software could accelerate the effects of antibiotics in patients being treated for sepsis in intensive care units (ICUs). [ + ]
Call for urgent action to alleviate pressure on public hospitals
The Australian Medical Association is calling for urgent action by all governments to address the growing planned surgery waitlist, exit block and widespread ambulance ramping. [ + ]
Canberra Antenatal Care deploys digital patient pathway
Canberra Antenatal Care is deploying Personify Care's Digital Patient Pathway with an aim to offer patients a more streamlined and informative experience throughout their pregnancy. [ + ]