Industry News
Program to make oral care more inclusive
More than 36% of people with visible and non-visible disabilities feel anxious or frustrated when it comes to visiting the dentist. [ + ]
Tighten rules around early super access for dental care: PHA
Allowing thousands of Australians to use superannuation for dental care is driving up the cost of dentistry, according to Private Healthcare Australia. [ + ]
GenesisCare and Ramsay partner for new radiation therapy service
Cancer care provider GenesisCare has partnered with Ramsay Health Care to open a new radiation therapy service at the Peninsula Private Hospital in Langwarrin. [ + ]
GP body launches new advocacy plan, network
There has never been a more important time for general practice advocacy in Australia, said RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins. [ + ]
Can bullying affect dental health?
NTNU's Lena Myran would like dental health professionals to ask themselves what the cause of poor dental health might be. [ + ]
Is fluoride exposure in pregnancy linked to child neurobehaviour?
A new study has found a link between fluoride intake during pregnancy and neurobehavioural problems among children living in an area with fluoridated water. [ + ]
Traumatic injury behind majority of LSD, psilocybin-related deaths
While rare, deaths related to LSD or psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms, were primarily due to traumatic injury. [ + ]
New network to link cancer services across Australia
Launched at the Innovations Showcase event hosted by Cancer Australia in Sydney, the network will link cancer services across the country. [ + ]
New trial should improve mental health care access: APHA
A new trial to fund telehealth for psychiatric inpatient consultations should result in better access to psychiatric care for Australian patients, according to the APHA. [ + ]
WHO updates drug-resistant priority pathogens list
The updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024 features 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritisation. [ + ]
AI tool to classify brain tumours
A new AI tool, developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU), could help to quickly and accurately classify brain tumours. [ + ]
New eye clinical trials facility launches in Vic
The facility hopes to bring more international trials to the state, giving people living with vision loss and blindness early access to sight-saving therapies. [ + ]
Tech solution connects GPs and pharmacists to clinical trials
Evripath hopes to tackle clinical trial recruitment shortfalls and enhance patient care by connecting GPs and pharmacists to clinical trials. [ + ]
Funding boost for Vic medtech manufacturer
Breakthrough Victoria has announced a $5bn investment in Neo-Bionica, a Victorian contract medtech manufacturer. [ + ]
MediSecure data breach a reminder to review risk management
Australian electronic prescription company MediSecure has announced that it has identified a cybersecurity incident impacting the personal and health information of individuals. [ + ]