Industry News
COVID-19 vaccination saved the nation $181 billion: study
A new peer-reviewed research paper has examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns on the Australian economy. [ + ]
SIRA's new power to manage health service providers
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has been given new powers to better manage health service providers in the workers compensation and CTP schemes. [ + ]
Federated learning improves brain tumour detection by 33%
Federated learning — a distributed machine learning artificial intelligence approach — has been used in one research study to help identify malignant brain tumours. [ + ]
The Prince Charles Hospital launches 'ICU of the Future'
To improve patient outcomes and care delivery, a more patient-centric and recovery-focused ICU of the Future has been launched at the Prince Charles Hospital. [ + ]
Exercise is medicine for cancer — every dose counts
Researchers from Edith Cowan University have revealed the chemical benefits of exercise for cancer patients — even when the disease is advanced. [ + ]
$5 million funding boost for cancer research
The Minister for Health and Aged Care announced $5.15 million in research funding through Cancer Australia's Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme. [ + ]
Family violence podcast for health workers
Family violence is a major health issue that occurs across all ages and socioeconomic and demographic groups, but which predominantly affects women and children. [ + ]
Pilot trial sees tumours shrink or disappear in 78% patients
A small CAR-T-cell therapy trial of patients with lymphoma of the brain and/or spinal cord has shown signs of efficacy. [ + ]
Threats for reporting unsafe cosmetic surgery
Recent consultation about the safety of cosmetic surgery has revealed that some notifiers were threatened with legal action against them if they made a complaint. [ + ]
Aust health sector dominates race to invest in the metaverse
A global study has revealed that businesses within Australia's healthcare sector are ahead of other nations with plans to launch initiatives in the metaverse. [ + ]
'Medical misogyny' across health system to go under microscope
From delayed diagnosis, to overprescribing, to dismissal of pain and other symptoms, there are unique challenges that women and girls face that lead to poorer health outcomes. [ + ]
Low-fat diet could help stop cancer growth: study
A new study has found that food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers with gene mutations that can't grow without lipids. [ + ]
Hesitation about potential change to bowel cancer testing
New research suggests those at risk of bowel cancer would need convincing of potential changes to surveillance techniques and timelines. [ + ]
Elective surgeries lowest in a decade: AIHW
The number of patients treated in the 2021–22 financial year from Australia's public hospital elective surgery waiting lists fell to the lowest level since 2010–11. [ + ]
Data highlights importance of GPs, continuity of care
New data analysis shows that patients who follow up with a GP after hospitalisation are much less likely to need to return to hospital. [ + ]
