A new national project, involving pharmacists, patients and doctors, aims to reduce medication errors that frequently occur during hospital stays. [ + ]

The taskforce, formed following an expression of interest process, will develop an AI Framework for release in 2024. [ + ]

More than 14 million women globally experience postpartum haemorrhage, resulting in 70,000 maternal deaths a year. [ + ]

Recent findings suggest only one in 10 GPs in Australia actively engage in prescribing abortion medications. [ + ]

The badge is awarded to individuals and institutions who have made an exceptional contribution to the nursing profession. [ + ]

In Australia and New Zealand, most people consume excessive amounts of sodium, with the estimated average said to be about 3600 mg/day [ + ]

Researchers from the RMIT have developed a list of potentially dangerous medications used in Australia and have also suggested safer alternatives. [ + ]

Global researchers have published a clinical guide on how and where to roll out evidence-based interventions to help prevent lymphoedema for cancer survivors. [ + ]

The South Australian Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine Theranostics Service has gone live with The Clinician's digital solution for the collection and reporting of PRMs. [ + ]

With more than 150 leading health sector speakers, over 100 sessions and two deep-dive master classes, AHW 2024 has something for everyone. [ + ]

Telstra will deliver a comprehensive technology and connectivity upgrade for Peninsula Health, a major public health service in Victoria. [ + ]

KAESER Australia has unveiled a new 4500 m² facility in Dandenong South (Vic) that includes offices, a warehouse and a workshop. [ + ]

Around 350,000 Australians are prescribed at least one anti-psychotic drug each year, prompting calls to better monitor patients and perform ECGs. [ + ]

Cannatrek has signed an agreeent with Mie University in Tsu, Japan, to forge an open collaboration focused on accelerating medical research. [ + ]

Vape stores are densely located around schools and in disadvantaged areas, according to new research. [ + ]