Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Epilepsy drug reduces frequency of seizures, trial finds
A drug trialled for epilepsy patients is said to help reduce focal-onset seizures. [ + ]
NSW rolls out VR training for emergency stroke care
A new virtual reality (VR) training program is set to provide emergency department nurses across New South Wales with real-time experience in stroke care. [ + ]
National Mental Health Workforce Strategy released
A National Mental Health Workforce Strategy will guide coordinated action over the next decade for mental health care. [ + ]
Global guidance to improve inherited high cholesterol care
The International Atherosclerosis Society released guidance to improve care of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), and the risk of early heart disease. [ + ]
The role of menstruation in type 2 diabetes diagnosis
Research suggests the diagnosis threshold for type 2 diabetes should be lowered in women under 50 years, since natural blood loss through menstruation could be affecting their blood sugar management. [ + ]
Potential genetic screening for nodular melanoma
Researchers from the University of Queensland and The Alfred hospital have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma. [ + ]
Blood test could improve concussion diagnosis
A study has discovered that a blood test identifying specific proteins could assist concussion diagnosis following accidents, sport-related collisions or other injuries. [ + ]
Study confirms link between baldness and skin cancer
The QIMR Berghofer research team has examined evidence that established people with hair loss can be more susceptible to skin cancers. [ + ]
Hospital helicopter landing site incidents spark safety advice
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises medical transport and landing operators to ensure procedures are sufficient to mitigate the risk of rotor wash. [ + ]
The push for single gender hospital rooms
Researchers have outlined mixed gender hospital rooms as an area of concern, calling for single gender hospital rooms in order to protect human rights of personal security and dignity. [ + ]
AstraZeneca, SAS partnership to boost delivery of medicines via AI
The partnership looks to drive automation in the delivery of statistical analyses for clinical and post-approval submission to regulatory authorities. [ + ]
