Industry News
Gut imbalance linked to 'long COVID'
A study published in the journal Gut reveals that the gut microbiome may influence the severity of COVID-19 and the immune system's response to the infection. [ + ]
ACN launches aged-care CPD series to upskill nurses
The series will allow nurses involved in the aged-care sector to update their knowledge and skills by reflecting on their practice and ensuring best practice. [ + ]
Medtech predictions for 2021
Three Australian small-cap and start-up executives give their take on what we might see from the medtech industry in 2021. [ + ]
Christmas cheer delivered to Sydney Children's Hospital workers
Thank you gifts were delivered to frontline workers and their families at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick by a convoy of Santa's Little Sherpas. [ + ]
Medtech start-up brings sustainable disinfection solution to Australia
An innovative, sustainable disinfection technology that uses UV-C light to disinfect ultrasound probes and cables is now available in Australia. [ + ]
Chatbot detects speech changes typical of early Alzheimer's
QUT PhD data science researcher Ahmed Alkenani has developed a chatbot that can identify multiple stages of dementia by analysing linguistic biomarkers. [ + ]
Sing-a-long live stream set to bring Christmas cheer to seniors
RFBI is excited to announce its Big Christmas Sing-a-long, which will live stream on Thursday, 17 December. [ + ]
The psychology of anti-vaxxers
Psychologists have shed light on why seemingly intelligent people ignore the evidence base supporting vaccines and label them unsafe, despite having little to no expertise on scientific methodology. [ + ]
Epworth Richmond kitchen achieves international standard
Epworth HealthCare has achieved an international standard for its hospital kitchen, receiving the ISO 22000:2018 rating for its food safety management system. [ + ]
Chatbot to deliver respite to dementia carers
A digitally driven international research project led by the University of South Australia could provide respite for around two million carers living in the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
Research findings could sound new era in sperm selection
Monash University researchers have created a new approach for separating high-quality sperm in assisted reproduction using combined acoustic waves and fluid dynamics. [ + ]
Extended listing for paediatric cerebral palsy treatment
Thousands of Australian children living with cerebral palsy now have access to an additional treatment option to treat moderate to severe upper limb spasticity. [ + ]
UK hospitals deploy Aus-designed pop-up patient isolation rooms
An instant patient isolation room that can be deployed in five minutes is being used by hospitals throughout the UK to isolate patients with COVID-19. [ + ]
Indigenous health framework generates mixed results
AIHW has released the 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework, finding mixed results for the 68 measures investigated. [ + ]
Spike in global pre-orders for contactless tap
Zip Water invented the HydroTap Touch-Free Wave earlier this year to meet shifting global customer demand brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
