Industry News
NSW could be steps behind Vic's worsening COVID-19 crisis
New South Wales (NSW) may be just steps behind Victoria's worsening COVID-19 crisis unless rigorous infection control measures are maintained. [ + ]
World Hepatitis Day: COVID-19's impact on hepatitis elimination
Dual pandemics — what will COVID-19 mean for hepatitis C elimination? is an online event that will discuss the immense challenges COVID-19 brings to hepatitis C elimination. [ + ]
Award honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researcher
Leading Aboriginal academic Professor Roianne West has been awarded the 2020 Lowitja Institute Cranlana Award for her outstanding research leadership. [ + ]
Upcoming National Pain Week reveals the faces of pain
This National Pain Week — running from 27 July to 2 August — aims to bust some of the myths and stigma surrounding chronic pain. [ + ]
Madame Tussauds Sydney thanks frontline workers
For one more week, Madame Tussauds Sydney is opening its doors to emergency service workers, teachers and healthcare professionals for free! [ + ]
Pandemic accelerates digital transformation by six years
Twilio's global study reveals that 97% of enterprise decision-makers believe the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated their company's digital transformation efforts. [ + ]
Sydney man receives innovative oncology treatment
The treatment combines a state-of-the-art MRI imaging scanner and a linear accelerator to allow treatment specialists to see tumours and adapt treatment in real time. [ + ]
Digital health micro-credentials to keep workforce up to speed
Three digital health courses will be delivered by RMIT Online and the Digital Health CRC to provide the skills required to match the fast-moving pace of technology in health care. [ + ]
Stroke numbers head south
A report published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals that more Australians are surviving stroke. [ + ]
SA researchers develop infection-busting bandages
Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a novel coating that can be applied to any dressing to treat chronic wounds. [ + ]
Australian-developed COVID-19 vaccine could be ready early 2021
Adelaide-based company Vaxine says it could have a COVID-19 vaccine ready as soon as early 2021. [ + ]
Hospital care shifts away from overnight stays
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals that hospital admissions rose by an average 3.3% per year between 2014–15 and 2018–19. [ + ]
Scientists' plea: we can't ignore airborne spread of COVID-19
A group of scientists from varying disciplines around the world have appealed to world health authorities to mitigate indoor airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2. [ + ]
Project iRAD to expand in SW Sydney region
The innovative solution enables healthcare organisations to share patient-consented health records across the continuum of care. [ + ]
SA research shows fentanyl safe for mothers in labour
Research from the University of South Australia shows that fentanyl is a safe option for mothers and babies, providing women with more pain relief choices during labour. [ + ]
