Industry News
UQ discovery could reduce chemo side effects
University of Queensland pain researchers have made a discovery that could let future cancer patients avoid chemotherapy's worst and most debilitating side effects. [ + ]
Pausing the vaccine rollout will claim, not protect, lives, says Professor
Countries that have opted to pause the AstraZeneca vaccine amid unsubstantiated blood clotting fears are actively choosing to end lives, according to Professor Bruce Thompson. [ + ]
Virtual collaboration room provides immersive transplant training
The X2O Collaboration Room is an immersive virtual training environment for global clinical users of the life-saving Organ Care System technology. [ + ]
Dementia forecast highlights urgency of prevention
Projections that one million Australians will have dementia by 2056 have promted a call to action on prevention strategies. [ + ]
Little lungs breathe easier thanks to Melbourne neonatal nurse
Neonatal intensive care nurse Seona Emanuelli developed the Bidibots nasal cannula for premature and sick babies. [ + ]
AIA Australia launches wellbeing coaching service
The AIA Vitality Wellbeing Check-In Program gives Priority Protection policyholders access to two free sessions with an experienced Mindstar wellbeing coach. [ + ]
Study reports more twins than ever
A global review of twinning rates finds that humans are giving birth to more twins than ever before. [ + ]
Exoskeleton technology comes to Australia
Royal Rehab has entered into an agreement with United States robotic company Ekso Bionics to bring advanced exoskeleton technology to Australia. [ + ]
Australian back pain trial slashes opioid use
A NSW trial has led to a 24% reduction in opioid prescribing for patients with acute back pain in emergency departments. [ + ]
HESTA Excellence Awards — nominations open
HESTA is calling for nominations of dedicated professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services. [ + ]
Digital engagement key to post-COVID business survival, says report
Twilio's State of Customer Engagement Report reveals that digital communications were critical to business survival in 2020. [ + ]
Elsevier launches COVID-19 Healthcare Hub to support healthcare workers
The ICU Nurses Refresher Toolkit and COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit contain up-to-date medical information on COVID-19, approved treatments and guidelines. [ + ]
New digital platform reports vaccinations to the register
The CVIP is designed to manage vaccinations and report vaccination information to the AIR, supporting the national COVID-19 vaccination program. [ + ]
Wavelink launches Connected Health business unit
Wavelink has launched a new business unit — Connected Health — which will work with partners to sell complex solutions to enterprise health customers. [ + ]
Compulsory vaccines possible but unlikely, says law professor
Whatever the government's intention, Prof Stewart believes a mandate should be the "final instrument" in its quest to roll out a vaccination program. [ + ]
