Industry News
NSW reports 'probable' case of monkeypox
A 40-year-old traveller recently returned from Europe has been identified as a probable case of monkeypox, with confirmatory testing underway. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Updated stroke management guidelines released
Over 30 new and updated recommendations have been made for stroke management since 2018. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]