Industry News
Risk of death elevated for 18 months after COVID-19: study
In the first three weeks after infection with COVID-19, patients are 81 times more likely to die than uninfected individuals, according to a new study. [ + ]
Whiteley, Ampcontrol in $5.6m chronic wounds partnership
Ampcontrol is teaming up with Whiteley Corporation for chronic wounds research after receiving a $5.6 million grant through the CRC-P program. [ + ]
NAC appoints Debbie Rigby as new Clinical Executive Lead
The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has welcomed advanced practice pharmacist Debbie Rigby to the newly created role of Clinical Executive Lead. [ + ]
Call to action needed for knee joint health: Monash
Preventing weight gain from young adulthood to late midlife could reduce knee replacements by almost 30%. [ + ]
New CT scan detects most common cause of high blood pressure
International doctors have trialled a new type of CT scan to light up tiny nodules in a hormone gland and cure high blood pressure by their removal. [ + ]
Calvary Bethlehem Hospital opens at $154m health precinct
The new Calvary Bethlehem Hospital has opened its doors as part of a $154 million health, retirement living and residential aged care precinct in Melbourne. [ + ]
Qld clinic improves mental health support for ABI survivors
A psychiatry consultation has been added to existing treatment for childhood acquired brain injuries (ABI) in a pilot aimed at improving mental health. [ + ]
SA Health to roll out EMR in regional hospitals
South Australia is set to roll out an electronic medical record system to all regional hospitals and Local Health Networks. [ + ]
Artificial pancreas effective in type 2 diabetes: trial
An artificial pancreas that combines an off-the-shelf glucose monitor and insulin pump with an app has been successfully trialled by type 2 diabetes patients. [ + ]
Is there a gap in preventative health care for women?
The majority of preventative health care visits among women of reproductive age were with obstetrician-gynaecologists (OB-GYNs), according to a new study. [ + ]
Some HAIs may develop from patients' own bacteria: study
More than 170K adults admitted to public hospitals in Australia are estimated to contract hospital-associated infections (HAIs) each year, leading to 7583 deaths. [ + ]
2023 staff crisis for Australia's EDs
Emergency departments across the country will suffer staff shortages throughout 2023 as large numbers of medical positions remain unfilled. [ + ]
Fibre supplement could reduce hypertension
An Australian trial into the effect of a specialised fibre-enriched diet in patients with hypertension resulted in a reduction in systolic blood pressure. [ + ]
AR tool delivers culturally responsive care in Northam, WA
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is using digital technology to help improve the health journey of Aboriginal people visiting Northam Health Service. [ + ]
Gene therapy cures 10 patients with rare immune disease: study
Ten infants have been cured of a rare genetic disease called Artemis-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency, according to scientists in the US and Canada. [ + ]
