Industry News
New Rural Health Commissioner appointed
Associate Professor Ruth Stewart has been appointed as the new National Rural Health Commissioner, succeeding Professor Paul Worley. [ + ]
Melanoma immunotherapy: new target identified
QIMR Berghofer researchers have discovered why some melanoma patients do not respond well to immunotherapy. [ + ]
Stimulating device now an option for chronic back pain
Medical professionals can now access a TGA-approved device to treat patients with chronic back pain, which affects 3.24 million Australians. [ + ]
Weak evidence base for COVID-19 antibody tests
An international team of researchers has warned that evidence does not support the continued use of existing point-of-care tests for COVID-19. [ + ]
Access opens for minimally invasive heart treatment
Australians living with symptoms of severe aortic stenosis will now have access to a minimally invasive heart treatment that was previously reserved for only the sickest patients. [ + ]
New nanosponge technology may stop COVID-19 in its tracks
Scientists at UC San Diego may have found a way to neutralise SARS-CoV-2 and block it from infecting human lungs and other vital organs. [ + ]
Study identifies dementia medication management barriers
A study conducted by the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety has identified barriers to effective medication management in people with dementia. [ + ]
Superbug drug discovery to be fast-tracked
Antibiotics discovered at The University of Queensland will be fast-tracked under a $16 million international research deal. [ + ]
Resources for GPs supporting victims of domestic violence
The RACGP is providing resources and support tools to help GPs care for victims of domestic abuse and violence. [ + ]
Digital health: Innovation Challenge winners announced
The Australian Digital Health Agency has announced the winners of the challenge, which champions digital health innovation. [ + ]
Evidence supports lowering bowel cancer screening age
An Australian study reveals that bowel cancer rates in people under the age of 50 are rising, with one in 10 new bowel cancer cases occurring in this cohort. [ + ]
Flu cases at record low, after-hours doctors say
After-hours doctors have seen a 93% decrease in flu-related callouts compared with last year. [ + ]
Cancer patients miss out on vital heart care
A University of Newcastle study has revealed that heart patients with a history of cancer are less likely to receive the heart medications they need. [ + ]
Museum of Human Disease open to the virtual public
The Museum of Human Disease at UNSW Sydney has launched a virtual museum displaying real organs and body parts. [ + ]
Could COVID-19 trigger new-onset diabetes?
Emerging evidence suggests that COVID-19 may trigger the onset of diabetes in healthy people and cause complications in pre-existing cases. [ + ]
