Industry News
ANMF hit back at the Budget on International Nurses Day
On International Nurses Day, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation spoke out against the negative impacts of the Budget on nurses. [ + ]
Duress alarms offer protection to staff
Advances in mobile duress alarms provide security for greater numbers of staff at risk in the healthcare environment. [ + ]
Is it time for dermatologists to learn genomics?
Researchers at the University of Queensland have reviewed the key genes affecting pigmentation, in what could be the first step towards using genomics to identify patients genetically predisposed to skin cancer. [ + ]
New imaging technique helps prevent secondary breast cancer surgeries
This new imaging technique assists surgeons to effectively remove all tumours during initial breast cancer surgery. [ + ]
Injection of funds for new stroke research
$205,000 will be shared by eight Australian researchers, underpinning new research projects and supporting future leaders in stroke. [ + ]
Telehealth stands to help thousands with chronic knee pain
Knee osteoarthritis is estimated to affect nearly a million Australians. Telehealth is leading the way in reducing drug reliance and surgery. [ + ]
Early warning UV skin patch
This safe, affordable and easy-to-use sun-sensitive sensor discolours gradually in response to UV light. [ + ]
TB progress threatened by global rise of multidrug resistance
The rise in multidrug-resistant TB threatens to derail decades of progress. [ + ]
Overactive bladder drug linked to depression
A link has been found between the use of antimuscarinic drugs and depression. [ + ]
4K cameras — bringing Hollywood to the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital, Qld, has included specialist Ultra High-Definition (4K) cameras in its operating theatres. [ + ]
New biobank to house 45 and Up study
NSW Minister for Medical Research, Pru Goward has announced a $12 million investment in Australia's first large-scale automated biobank, due to open in 2017. [ + ]
Breakthrough formula to reduce radiation exposure
In a medical imaging breakthrough, a Charles Sturt University (CSU) scientist has found a way to reduce a patient's exposure to radiation without compromising scan quality. [ + ]
Mattress outsmarts pressure sores
To avoid the occurrence of and to treat already existing pressure sores, researchers at Fraunhofer IIS, Germany, in collaboration with five partners in the INSYDE research project, have succeeded in developing the technological prototype of an intelligent and adaptive mattress. [ + ]
Potential new tool to aid breast cancer surgery
University of Adelaide researchers have developed an optical fibre probe that distinguishes breast cancer tissue from normal tissue — potentially allowing surgeons to be much more precise when removing breast cancer. [ + ]
Augmented reality may help relieve phantom limb pain
A small study published in The Lancet involved 14 patients who began experiencing phantom limb pain soon after arm amputation and had not benefited from other treatments. [ + ]