Industry News
IRSA calls for greater adoption of interventional radiology
Despite its potential as a minimally invasive technique for a range of conditions, embolisation remains largely underutilised in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Australian-designed model for heart attack, stroke prevention
Researchers have designed a novel health economic model to inform different health interventions and treatment plans for people at risk of heart attack and stroke. [ + ]
Hospitals worldwide are short of saline. We can't just switch to other IV fluids — here's why
Two particular IV fluids are affected: saline and compound sodium lactate (also called Hartmann's solution). Both fluids are made with salts. [ + ]
HIC 2024: Telstra Health launches FHIR-based API
Telstra Health has unveiled its new FHIR-based API, Smart API+, at the Health, Innovation and Community (HIC) 2024 Conference in Brisbane. [ + ]
Designs unveiled for Qld's $1.1bn cancer facility
Billard Leece Partnership (BLP) has been appointed as the lead architect for the initial design phase of the Queensland Cancer Centre. [ + ]
$75m hearing, vision loss centre to drive innovation
Not-for-profit organisation NextSense has launched a $75 million facility custom-built for people with hearing and vision loss. [ + ]
New advisory group to help reduce climate impacts on health
The group will also support implementation of Australia's first National Health and Climate Strategy, launched at COP28 in Dubai last December. [ + ]
Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Victoria
The Department of Health, Victoria has confirmed there are 77 cases and 7 suspected cases of Legionnaires' disease (Legionellosis) in the state. [ + ]
Progress on new hypertension and lipid guidelines
Around 4.5 million Australian adults have high blood pressure and 8.5 million have abnormal blood lipid levels. Each is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. [ + ]
AI model to help tackle aggression in the ED
A new research project has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into an immersive virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program to train frontline healthcare workers in de-escalating aggression in patients. [ + ]
Council for Connected Care inaugural review report released
The Australian Digital Health Agency has welcomed the inaugural annual report of the Council for Connected Care. [ + ]
ANDHealth extends CHICC partnership
ANDHealth has extended the Victorian Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (CHICC) initiative for a further 12 months. [ + ]
Prediction model for cardiac arrest treatment
When treating cardiac arrests, rapid action can improve the chance of survival. [ + ]
New Qld lab to produce personalised cancer vaccines
A new facility at The University of Queensland is set to produce cancer vaccines tailored to individual patients. [ + ]
Diet in 40s could influence quality of life in 70s: study
Fewer than 1 in 10 people are able to live free of disease and maintain good physical, cognitive and mental health to age 70 and beyond, suggests a new study. [ + ]
