Industry News
AI-backed platform to use cancer patient data
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre will trial an end-to-end digital platform to securely capture and store its comprehensive pool of de-identified patient data. [ + ]
Non-hormonal oral therapy for breast cancer patients
QUE Oncology announces the results of its trial of a non-hormonal oral therapy for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms have been published in The Lancet. [ + ]
New UPS facility aims to improve patient care
UPS has announced the opening of a new healthcare facility that ships time-sensitive, temperature-sensitive and patient-critical healthcare products. [ + ]
Emergency departments in state of emergency: report
A new report by the ACEM has found that EDs across Australia saw the highest number of patient presentations ever recorded in 2020–21. [ + ]
Gene tech helps transform patient outcomes in rare diseases
Spinal muscular atrophy and cystic fibrosis are among the rare diseases being explored by UNSW Medicine & Health researchers. [ + ]
Teletrial program to expand across Australia
A national program spearheaded by Queensland Health to expand the reach of clinical trials Australia-wide is continuing under a multimillion-dollar agreement. [ + ]
Qld launches health research and translation roadmap
The HTQ's Roadmap for Strengthening Health Research and Translation in Queensland (the Roadmap) lays a pathway to a healthier Queensland. [ + ]
Long-awaited overseas trips could be marred by infectious diseases: TMA
Only 15% of people who plan to travel overseas have fully researched and understand the health recommendations relevant to their destination. [ + ]
Hansen Yuncken to deliver UNSW Health Translation Hub
The next phase of the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct is set to take flight, with Hansen Yuncken part of the consortium awarded the contract. [ + ]
New tool connects planetary health concepts with patient care
A new teaching resource will connect the dots between foundational medical learning and the clinical effects of climate change. [ + ]
VHA appoints Leigh Clarke as new CEO
Clarke is an allied health practitioner with a Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Hons) and Master of Public Health. [ + ]
2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards — nominations open
The search for Australia's best nurses and midwives has begun, with nominations for the 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards now open. [ + ]
Many heart attack patients do not use recommended medications
Every day 110 Australians have a heart attack — many do not receive the recommended medication afterwards. [ + ]
Independent review into Medicare compliance, integrity
Health economist Dr Pradeep Philip will conduct an independent review into the integrity of Medicare and its compliance mechanisms. [ + ]
Surgeon expresses concern over delayed scoliosis treatment
An Epworth spinal surgeon is concerned cases of curvature of the spine known as scoliosis may have been missed in teenagers throughout the pandemic. [ + ]
