Industry News
Unchecked misinformation risks vaccine efforts
A newly formed coalition of health and technology experts is calling on the Australian Parliament to force Big Tech companies to reveal the true extent of COVID-19 misinformation. [ + ]
How soon will we reach herd immunity for COVID-19?
Achieving herd immunity for COVID-19 may be a challenge through current vaccination programs, research from the Imperial College London has found. [ + ]
TGA approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, COMIRNATY. [ + ]
Report finds mobile tech making healthcare workers' jobs easier
Research reveals that more than 78% of Australian healthcare workers have been issued with new technologies, such as mobile devices, to support their duties during the pandemic. [ + ]
UniSA test accurately predicts mood disorders
Based on levels of a specific protein found in the brain, the test is reported to be the first of its kind in the world. [ + ]
REDFEB highlights how to recognise and handle a heart attack
Heart Research Australia is encouraging Australians to wear red and donate during February, to raise awareness for heart disease and funds for life-saving research. [ + ]
HESTA Impact Awards finalists announced
Eleven finalists have been announced for the inaugural HESTA Impact Awards, recognising health and community services professionals taking positive steps to create a better world. [ + ]
New mammogram measures for assessing breast cancer risk
An international team of researchers, led by The University of Melbourne, has found two new mammogram-based measures for breast cancer risk. [ + ]
Australian experts comment on deaths in Norway
Norway has reported several deaths and some side effects in elderly people vaccinated with the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine. [ + ]
Low-carb diet drives type 2 diabetes remission
International researchers — including those from CSIRO — have found that consuming fewer carbs can potentially put type 2 diabetes into remission. [ + ]
Cure Brain Cancer Foundation welcomes new leadership
New appointments at the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation will see the organisation refocusing its mission to support research, advocacy and awareness of brain cancer in Australia. [ + ]
CHP Australia backs call to action on health misinformation
CHP Australia has announced its support of the Australian Medical Association's call for action to tackle health misinformation on the internet and social media. [ + ]
GPs to take lead role in COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The RACGP has welcomed government confirmation that GPs will be at the forefront of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. [ + ]
Delaying the second dose of Pfizer’s vaccine could be dangerous, immunologist warns
An immunologist at the University of Queensland has cautioned over the UK's decision to delay second doses of the Pfizer vaccine. [ + ]
Most women never use frozen eggs
Research at The University of Melbourne reveals that most women who freeze their eggs for later use do not end up using them, leading to wastage. [ + ]
