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At-home care recipients in hospital longer compared to aged care residents
The study involved collaboration between the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Flinders University and the University of South Australia. [ + ]
What's the key to retaining rural GPs?
Understanding doctors' decisions to stay or leave, once recruited, could provide insights on how to address GP shortages in rural and remote areas. [ + ]
Smart socks detect unhealthy walking style
An electronic sock hopes to improve prevention of foot ulcers and amputation, benefiting patients with diabetes. [ + ]
Allied health body registers for ADHA's Provider Connect initiative
The initiative is designed to improve the accuracy of healthcare service and practitioner information, while reducing duplication and streamlining notifications. [ + ]
Professor Christine Kilpatrick to lead ACSQHC as Chair
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has appointed Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO as the new Board Chair for a five-year term. [ + ]
2024 ACIPC conference — registration, abstract submissions open
The 2024 ACIPC International Conference will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and online from 17–20 November 2024. [ + ]
WHO launches AI-powered digital health promoter prototype
The prototype, called S.A.R.A.H, represents an evolution of AI-powered health information avatars, using new language models. [ + ]
Digital Health CRC granted extension to complete research pipeline
The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has received an 18-month unfunded extension to embed its research, education, translation and commercialisation programs. [ + ]
Non-invasive tests may miss heart failure in AF patients: study
Existing non-invasive screening tools may miss heart failure amongst patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and should be used with caution, suggests latest research from the University of Adelaide (UA). [ + ]
ACT Ambulance deploys 'ultracompact' defibrillators
The deployment will enable remote access paramedics to carry life-saving defibrillators to inaccessible locations. [ + ]
App uses AI to cut endometriosis diagnosis delays
Endometriosis Australia has partnered with CHARLI to launch a period and reproductive health tracking app for diagnosis and management of conditions such as endometriosis. [ + ]
Funding boost for on-demand telehealth provider Hola Health
The Pre-Series A venture funding will support the company's mission to provide fast, value-for-money care within 15 minutes — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [ + ]
Blood analysis could help predict sepsis in children
Professor Luregn Schlapbach from UQ's Child Health Research Centre said sepsis is best treated when recognised early, so the finding could help clinicians in the future. [ + ]
New $54 million integrated cancer centre opens
Developed by Northwest Healthcare Properties, the new facility has the capacity to deliver more than 13,000 cancer treatments a year. [ + ]
AI in health: CSIRO report highlights opportunities, challenges
The use of AI in health care is unique because the accuracy of models could mean the difference between life and death, or ongoing health and illness, said Dr David Hansen. [ + ]
