Industry News
Sister hospitals expand in Melbourne's north
Early 2024 will mark the reopening of La Trobe Private Hospital and redevelopment of Northpark Private, including significantly expanded facilities. [ + ]
Extra antibiotics to prevent joint replacement infections don't help: trial
A clinical trial has found that in joint replacement infection, the addition of vancomycin may lead to more infections and more adverse reactions for the patients. [ + ]
WA launches generative AI challenge to improve care delivery
Western Australia is challenging innovators to look at generative artificial intelligence for ways to improve healthcare delivery. [ + ]
Awareness, collaboration crucial to boost teleaudiology uptake
Despite a surge during COVID-19, the use of telehealth-supported access to audiologists is not being used to its full potential. [ + ]
TSANZ and NATA partner for lung health accreditation program
The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and the National Association of Testing Authorities has signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly administer a new accreditation program. [ + ]
Guillain-Barré syndrome risk six times higher after COVID-19: study
Having a COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome within the next six weeks, according to a new study. [ + ]
Nurses and clinicians key to reducing recreational cannabis harm
Supporting mental health nurses with information on the risks and benefits of recreational cannabis could help reduce harm caused by the substance. [ + ]
The threat of infectious diseases in Gaza
Gaza is facing an unprecedented health crisis that risks an outbreak of deadly infectious diseases, such as cholera, because water and sanitation services have completely broken down, according to Oxfam. [ + ]
Trial for children with severe immune deficiency disorder
A potential cure for a severe immune deficiency disorder in children that makes them extremely vulnerable to infections will be offered in Australia under a gene therapy trial. [ + ]
NSW Ambulance on recruitment drive to boost virtual care capacity
In the two years since establishment, the Virtual Clinical Care Centre has been diverting very low acuity cases away from EDs to more appropriate care pathways. [ + ]
Early liver disease detection paramount for diabetics
A study has highlighted the need for doctors to be vigilant with early detection and monitoring of liver complications in patients with diabetes and obesity. [ + ]
VR to help remove fear of needles
Breakthrough Victoria is investing in virtual reality technology to reduce patient pain, stress and anxiety when having blood tests, vaccinations and medical imaging. [ + ]
National intellectual disability centre opens
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health hopes to improve health outcomes for people with intellectual disability. [ + ]
Study suggests a new way to treat sleep apnoea
A research team has examined shortcomings in responses to the continuous positive airway machine and found adding combinations of therapies gets results in those unable to tolerate CPAP. [ + ]
Report outlines recommendations to minimise AMR in water
A white paper has addressed concerns around antimicrobial resistance in water sources and the implications for human and animal health, the environment, and industry. [ + ]
