Industry News
RACGP releases new preventive guidelines for GPs
The 10th edition of the widely used resource builds on its long history of guiding preventive activities in general practice. [ + ]
Research challenges traditional childbirth coping strategies
The research comes amid growing concerns about maternity care experiences that were highlighted in the final report of the inquiry into birth trauma. [ + ]
Call for mandated data sharing for cancer clinical trials
Despite improvements in data sharing, more changes are still needed to ensure patient-centred care, medical advancements, and trust in the pharmaceutical industry. [ + ]
$16 million in funding to support rural, remote healthcare delivery
The federal government has announced $16 million to support 11 innovative healthcare projects in rural and remote Australia. [ + ]
New guidelines to improve long-term care of preterm babies
The guidelines aim to improve care of preterm babies — those born before 32 weeks' gestation — from the time they leave hospital up until six years of age. [ + ]
Vic's implementation trial for pill testing welcomed
The global drug market is ramping up the production of illicit deadly synthetic substances with increased potency, like Fentanyl and Nitazenes. [ + ]
HeraMED soft-launches maternity solution with Telstra Health
The launch into Telstra Health's Smart Connected Care was announced at the RACGP Practice Owners Conference in Cairns, Australia. [ + ]
Health practices and clinics urged to improve cybersecurity
Healthcare professionals at the coalface of cyber attacks are being urged to immunise their businesses against threats as incidents surge. [ + ]
CSIRO partners to strengthen infectious disease response
Emerging and endemic infectious diseases in humans and animals pose a major challenge in the Pacific and Southeast Asia regions. [ + ]
Screening tool for faster stroke detection
The smartphone tool, said to have an accuracy rating of 82% for detecting stroke, would not replace comprehensive clinical diagnostic tests for stroke. [ + ]
Eastern Health Blackburn reopens surgical hub
The project, to be completed in the next few months, will see two new surgical theatres added and will allow more specialities to be provided onsite. [ + ]
New national allied health officer appointed
Anita Hobson-Powell has been appointed the new Chief Allied Health Officer for the Department of Health and Aged Care. [ + ]
Walking halves recurrence of low back pain: trial
New research from Macquarie University could improve accessibility of effective interventions for managing low back pain. [ + ]
ADHA to host national digital health infrastructure session
The ADHA is inviting stakeholders and potential partners to attend its informational session this July to learn more about its transformative vision. [ + ]
Bupa unveils Connected Care strategy
Bupa has unveiled its Connected Care strategy to bring together in-person and virtual care services. [ + ]