Industry News
Recurrent toxoplasmosis more common in women: research
Women are more likely to experience recurrent cases of the Toxoplasma parasite which can lead to vision loss, according to new Flinders University research. [ + ]
Updated telehealth guidelines focus on real-time consults
After consulting the community and profession, the Medical Board of Australia has issued revised telehealth guidelines that will take effect on 1 September 2023. [ + ]
Test for sepsis bacteria's antibiotic resistance
Researchers have developed a test to reveal a pathogen's resistance to antibiotics using a magnetic field and chemiluminescence. [ + ]
Liver failure could be resolved by liver dialysis device
A clinical trial of DIALIVE, a liver dialysis device, to treat patients with liver failure demonstrated "significant improvements", according to a new report. [ + ]
Blue Light Card announces exclusive savings to recognise frontline staff
Blue Light Card is providing exclusive benefits to recognise frontline workers with Fortem for Thank a First Responder Day on 7 June 2023. [ + ]
SA hospital to use VR tech for ICU training
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) has partnered with Vantari VR to roll out VR technology for education and training purposes in the ICU. [ + ]
Vic to roll out 12-month pharmacy pilot
The Victorian Government is expanding the role of community pharmacists as part of a new 12-month pilot. [ + ]
Patients skip medical care, scripts due to cost concerns: report
The Australian Healthcare Index June 2023 report found a continuing decline in satisfaction with Australia's health system as it continues to be under strain. [ + ]
Could botox save lives?
A discovery on how botox enters brain cells could assist in development of treatments for a rare but potentially fatal bacterial infection, botulism. [ + ]
Are EDs unsafe? Survey says 'yes'
Emergency departments are currently unsafe places for both professionals and patients, according to a survey. [ + ]
Protecting neonatal babies from harmful gut bacteria
Researchers from the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia have identified what makes some strains of gut bacteria life-threatening in pre-term babies. [ + ]
Nitrate: healthy heart or cancer risk?
Edith Cowan University's Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute hopes to find out how and why nitrate has such contrasting potential risks and benefits. [ + ]
Induced labour at 39 weeks could lead to better outcomes
A new study of 1.6 million women has found elective induction of labour at 39 weeks' gestation is associated with a 37% decreased risk of perineal injury. [ + ]
BBFH Challenge 2023 seeks medtech innovation for prize
Applications are now open to any individual, institution or company seeking to develop, manufacture or commercialise a health-related product or service. [ + ]
Australian multi-year flu vaccine trial launched
Mater researchers in Brisbane are leading a trial of a flu vaccine that has the potential to provide greater and more durable protection against the virus. [ + ]
