Industry News
Private hospitals to help with public surgery caseloads
APHA has announced that the nation's private hospitals are ready and willing to alleviate pressure on the public hospitals by taking on some of the elective surgery caseload. [ + ]
Australian poo lab targets global gut market
South Australia is securing its poo stores for international export. [ + ]
London patient cured of HIV, says case report
The London-based patient received a stem cell transplant from donors with the HIV-resistant gene CCR5. [ + ]
Coronavirus may affect medicines supply
Supplies of routine medicines in Australia may become dangerously scarce — or outright unavailable — as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak takes hold, experts have warned. [ + ]
Coating reduces catheter pain and infection risk
Users of urinary catheters will benefit from significantly reduced pain and infection risk thanks to a new antimicrobial coating. [ + ]
Future-ready solutions at MEDICAL FAIR ASIA
The three-day exhibition is set to showcase more than 12,000 healthcare products and innovations for the hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors. [ + ]
Second schizophrenia subtype identified
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have identified two distinct neuroanatomical subtypes of schizophrenia after analysing the brain scans of more than 300 patients. [ + ]
Bye-bye, dry eye
The TGA has approved a novel ciclosporin solution for the treatment of dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), a condition affecting 7.4% of Australians. [ + ]
Study suggests chest CT to diagnose COVID-19
A Chinese study of more than 1000 patients has found that chest CT outperformed lab testing in the diagnosis of COVID-19. [ + ]
Vitalcare releases IP nurse call platform
The platform enables fast communication, improved workflows and staff efficiencies, enhanced patient care and safety, and simplified implementation. [ + ]
Consultation open on digital mental health standards
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is calling on consumers, carers, clinicians, service providers and interested stakeholders to provide feedback on the draft standards. [ + ]
Ahpra urges consumers to be safe before cosmetic surgery
The 'be safe first' campaign advises consumers of the risks associated with cosmetic procedures, particularly those offered by unregistered practitioners. [ + ]
Merge forms Australasian Institute of Digital Health
The new peak body for health informatics and digital health — The Australasian Institute of Digital Health — is officially open. [ + ]
SHPA releases new standard for geriatric medicine pharmacists
The standard highlights the need for pharmacists with specific geriatric medicine expertise to work as part of interdisciplinary teams to improve the safety and quality of care for older Australians. [ + ]
March masterclasses on mild cognitive impairment
Global experts in general practice, geriatric medicine, nursing, pharmacy and more are participating in Australia's inaugural Driving Change Mild Cognitive Impairment masterclasses next month. [ + ]
