Industry News
WHO releases case definition for 'long-COVID' in children
A new, specific definition for 'long COVID' or post COVID-19 condition in children and adolescents has been released by the World Health Organization. [ + ]
Chronic conditions behind 9 in 10 deaths: Grattan
Chronic conditions are the biggest killer in Australia, contributing to 9 in 10 deaths, according to a new Grattan Institute report. [ + ]
Thrombectomy: possible treatment for large ischemic stroke
The study compared the use of endovascular thrombectomy to standard medical care for patients who had experienced a large ischemic stroke. [ + ]
New service to reduce pressure on Vic hospitals
A chronic care coordination service, launched by in-home care specialist Silverchain, aims to reduce pressure on hospitals in Frankston and Greater Dandenong. [ + ]
Around 6% of kids and teens are living with eczema: research
The results come from an analysis of data from 14 countries involving 74,361 adolescents aged 13–14 years and 47,907 children aged 6–7 years. [ + ]
Beamtree, Milton Keynes University Hospital partner for AI, automation
Australian company Beamtree has announced a partnership with MKUH to create a global centre of excellence for health automation and AI. [ + ]
AI to assist cardiac arrest decision-making
Doctors can now access an AI-based decision support tool — which has data on thousands of cases — to assist in treating cardiac arrest patients. [ + ]
AI breakthrough in Alzheimer's research
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to develop a new benchmark for measuring brain atrophy in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's. [ + ]
"Crazy interesting": lung protein that could block COVID-19
A protein in the lung could form a natural protective barrier to SARS-CoV-2 in humans, as reported by University of Sydney scientists in PLOS Biology. [ + ]
New sub-acute private hospital opens in Western Sydney
A new $44 million sub-acute private hospital in Kingswood has welcomed its first patients from the Penrith community in Western Sydney. [ + ]
Researchers identify 6 factors that may hinder conception
A risk-scoring system based on just six risk factors could help women improve their chances of conceiving, according to research from Singapore. [ + ]
HIPEC therapy saves Brisbane GP's life
When Dr Chamari Jayawardena was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, she had only one fear. [ + ]
Call for urgent action on exploitative formula milk marketing
Experts are calling for an international legal treaty to tackle exploitative marketing practices in the formula milk industry, accompanied by more effective breastfeeding support. [ + ]
Ramsay, TAFE NSW partner to build nursing workforce
The partnership comes as the nation's nursing ranks face a major skills gap, with a predicted shortfall of about 85,000 nurses nationwide by 2025. [ + ]
TGA's psychedelics approval welcomed but experts urge caution
From 1 July 2023, authorised psychiatrists can prescribe medicines containing the psychedelic substances psilocybin and MDMA for mental health treatment. [ + ]
