Industry News
Model finds key to COVID-19 deaths in the elderly
A person's ability to fight infections largely depends on how well their immune system replicates the cells effective at destroying the virus that causes the disease. [ + ]
Long COVID: Half of patients hospitalised have at least one symptom two years on
Half of a a group of patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 infection in Wuhan, China, still have at least one lingering symptom two years on, according to a new study. [ + ]
Bupa, Cabrini Health partner for at-home hospital care
Cabrini Health and Bupa have signed an agreement to expand new models of care services, as part of an extension of their contract. [ + ]
Contact lens that can deliver glaucoma treatment
International researchers have developed a contact lens that is said to be capable of treating glaucoma by sensing when treatment is required and applying it. [ + ]
Qlik part of consortium to deliver ADF e-health project
Qlik has announced it will play a vital role in the transformation of the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) e-health management system. [ + ]
New micro-device set to boost IVF success
The University of Adelaide and Fertilis have developed a micro-device that will allow more IVF clinics to offer intracytoplasmic sperm injection as a treatment. [ + ]
Updated stroke management guidelines released
Over 30 new and updated recommendations have been made for stroke management since 2018. [ + ]
Novel MRI tech for aggressive brain tumours gets funding boost
The University of South Australia and Ferronova are developing a novel technology to precisely image aggressive brain cancers and guide treatment. [ + ]
COPD management: trial to address deficiencies in primary care
A Cochrane Review has highlighted an urgent need to identify the best type of interventions to improve guideline-recommended management of COPD as well as patient-related outcomes in the primary care setting. [ + ]
Alarming rise in esophageal cancer cases in middle-aged adults: US study
Adults aged 45 to 64 experienced a nearly doubled rate of esophageal cancer and a 50% increase in the precancerous condition Barrett’s esophagus between 2012 and 2019, according to a US study. [ + ]
Raw meat parasite linked to common eye disease
One in 150 Australians have retinal scars caused by the Toxoplasma parasite, according to new Flinders University analysis. [ + ]
Texas Medical Center and Biodesign Australia join forces
Texas Medical Center (TMC) and Biodesign Australia have teamed up to advance health and life science research through commercialisation, innovation and research. [ + ]
Study links early-life infections to future cardiovascular disease risk
A Melbourne-led study has found a link between early-life infections and cardiovascular disease risk in adulthood, offering opportunities for targeted intervention. [ + ]
Epworth Eastern lets kids 'drive' into the OT
Epworth Eastern, Victoria, is using a remote-controlled four-wheel drive to make children comfortable before surgery. [ + ]
Celebrating the diverse impact of nursing this International Nurses Day
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is highlighting the wide scope of ways nurses shape the health of all Australians to mark International Nurses Day. [ + ]
