Industry News
Nurses better at identifying colorectal cancer
It seems nurses are doing a better job than doctors at identifying colorectal cancer. [ + ]
Breast cancer eliminated by patient's own cells
A woman has been cancer-free for two years after her immune system was tweaked to destroy the disease. The treatment offers hope to other late-stage patients. [ + ]
Blood test predicts pregnancy due date
Researchers have developed a simple blood test that can predict a pregnant woman's delivery date. [ + ]
Cancer patients out of pocket up to $22,000
Lower medical fees and greater transparency would reduce the financial burden of people battling cancer. [ + ]
Harmful bacterial biofilms targeted by researchers
A new manufacturing research partnership is aiming to develop solutions for harmful biofilm infections, which can cause morbidity in humans and animals. [ + ]
Removing tonsils, adenoids, increases long-term risks
Tonsil and adenoid removal has been associated with significantly increased long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases. [ + ]
New app helps manage and reduce food allergy risk in kids
Australia has the highest rate of food allergies in the world, which is why researchers have launched a new, free app to help manage the risks. [ + ]
UK data protection law takes effect
UK citizens will be able to demand free access to data held on them by organisations under a new data protection law coming into effect. [ + ]
Grants for practice nurses who champion immunisation
A new program is offering grants to practice nurses committed to supporting immunisation initiatives. [ + ]
Food allergy risk: lupin must now be identified in meals
Hospital and aged-care food services must ensure they declare any use of the legume lupin, which has similar risk factors to peanuts. [ + ]
Some vitamin supplements unhealthy
A new study has found that some vitamin and mineral supplements may be detrimental, rather than beneficial, to your health. [ + ]
Public hospital admissions growing faster than private
Admissions to Australian public hospitals are growing at a faster rate than private hospitals, according to a new study. [ + ]
Opt-out date for My Health Record announced
All Australians will have a My Health Record unless they choose to opt out during a recently announced three-month period. [ + ]
Government-focused media, research and events firms join forces
A new media and events alliance is set to provide those working in tech and procurement roles across all levels of government with more quality content. [ + ]
Man dies after fax to doctor goes astray
A cancer patient may still be alive today if his clinicians had spoken to each other, rather than relying on faxed reports. [ + ]
