Industry News
Low cancer testing and other concerning trends in women's health
The latest Hologic Global Women's Health Index has been released, revealing some worrying trends in women's health — including a decline in cancer testing. [ + ]
MRI brain scanning sheds light on 'mind blindness'
Recent research opens a door to understanding more about aphantasia, along with a range of other conditions involving altered mental imagery. [ + ]
High cost of fall-related injuries in aged care
Fall-related injuries in Australian residential aged care facilities could cost our health system $325 million annually, according to new research. [ + ]
Vic boosts women's health research
The Victorian Government is devoting $1.5 million in grants to address an entrenched lack of research into women's health. [ + ]
Reframing the diagnosis and treatment of obesity
A global Commission of medical experts is advocating for a thorough overhaul of the way obesity is currently assessed — including dispensing with BMI as a single diagnostic measure. [ + ]
Endometriosis poses substantial burden on Aust health system
Once women with endometriosis are diagnosed, they have more hospitalisations and longer stays compared to before their diagnosis. [ + ]
Vaxxas expands work with US Govt agency BARDA for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
The Australian company will receive funding from the US Government to help advance its needle-free technology for administration of the vaccine. [ + ]
Workplaces are key in the fight against prostate cancer
Prostate cancer has become Australia's most commonly diagnosed cancer, with one in five men likely to be diagnosed in their lifetime. [ + ]
Virus samples missing from Qld lab, investigation launched
Queensland Health will conduct an Investigation into a major breach at the state's Virology Laboratory, with several infectious virus samples gone missing. [ + ]
Too much UPF could speed up biological ageing
UPFs include foods such as chips, carbonated drinks, instant noodles, ice cream, chocolate, biscuits, ready-to-eat meals, packaged snacks and energy bars. [ + ]
Patient-specific 3D models to assist in surgery
UNSW engineers have their sights on developing anatomically accurate 3D printed models which mimic exactly the way body parts feel and move. [ + ]
Alfred Health deploys GE system to optimise operations
The system is designed to enhance situational awareness, communication, and overall operational and clinical efficiency. [ + ]
Small weight gains can increase back pain, disability risk
A study linking body composition and back pain in men has found that as little as three kilograms of weight over five years increases pain risk and disability. [ + ]
TAFE NSW, Inverell Hospital partner to tackle regional staff shortages
The partnership provides workplace immersion training for trainees by allowing them to shadow qualified nurses during their 80-hour hospital-based program. [ + ]
Top international gong for SA-based NDIS provider
South Australian NDIS provider Utopia Care has won its second major award — being recognised at the International Enablement Awards in London. [ + ]
