Real-time detection of human-origin pathogens in air systems and automatically minimising infection risks is one of the research goals of the $3.5 million+ ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship recipient. [ + ]

Artificial sweeteners are found in thousands of products, particularly ultra-processed foods such as artificially sweetened drinks and low-calorie ready meals. [ + ]

Simple voice recordings and fine-tuned AI algorithms can potentially help determine which patients have COVID-19 infection. [ + ]

A retrospective analysis of 1.93 million adult Australian patient records over five years has uncovered opportunities for GPs to improve care outcomes. [ + ]

With an aim to boost the health of children and adults across the state over the next decade, NSW Health has launched a new healthy eating and active living strategy. [ + ]

Sleep, fulfilment, bounce, relaxation and focus are the five critical factors needed to strengthen workplace resilience, reveals latest research. [ + ]

More than 50 health leaders meeting at the Better Futures Forum at UNSW Canberra have created an ambitious implementation plan to slash health-related carbon emissions, save money and improve patient care. [ + ]

GP Down South will receive $1.8 million funding to develop and trial a model of integrated care that is patient-centred and improves access for rural Australians. [ + ]

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Medical Board of Australia have welcomed the move to make cosmetic surgery safer. [ + ]

New findings reveal that just four traditional diabetes complications — cellulitis, heart failure, urinary tract infections, and skin abscesses — were in the top 10 leading causes of hospitalisation. [ + ]

The ACSQHC is advocating a shift towards active approaches to support Australians with low back pain, with the release of a new clinical care standard. [ + ]

Overdose has taken the lives of over 35,000 Australians since 2001. It is a leading cause of death for all ages and sexes, second only to suicide for those in their 30s. [ + ]

The association has welcomed the focus of this week's Job and Skills Summit, but urged investment in and action on the National Preventive Health Strategy. [ + ]

Choosing anti-seizure drugs for a patient is a process of trial and error with clinicians unable to predict which drug a particular patient will respond to. [ + ]

The states will establish these centres in partnership with general practitioners (GPs) bringing the total number of services across both states to 50. [ + ]