Industry News
Financial stress and bariatric surgeries raise the risk of scurvy
Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency and was first linked to sailors during the Renaissance era, but it could be mistaken for other conditions, especially inflamed blood vessels (vasculitis). [ + ]
Medibank partners with League to improve customer experience
This collaboration hopes to enable a more personalised and engaging healthcare experience for Medibank's 4.2 million customers. [ + ]
New health-based guidelines for PFAS in drinking water
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released updated draft guidelines for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. [ + ]
Cancer clinical trials receive $22m funding boost
The Australian Cancer Plan will guide this round of the program and ensure targeted and innovative research investment. [ + ]
Medibank partners with 36 Months
Medibank has become the official health partner of 36 Months, as part of its commitment to improve mental health in Australia. [ + ]
New COPD standard to improve diagnosis, care outcomes
While one in 13 Australians over the age of 40 have COPD, alarmingly only half of them know they have it. [ + ]
Survey explores impact of climate change on emergency services
Climate change is likely to have a severe impact on emergency services around the world, according to international emergency medicine professionals. [ + ]
Queensland Health appoints The Clinician for PRM and PSC surveys
The contract follows The Clinician's previous success with similar statewide, global and local implementations, such as Singapore and South Australia Health. [ + ]
Partnership to support women with medically induced menopause
A recent survey revealed that more than 76% of women who had undergone tube or ovary removal for cancer treatment or risk reduction had not accessed a menopause specialist. [ + ]
HealthShare and HCF partner for dental offering
BookNow is a tool designed for dental providers to streamline and increase bookings. [ + ]
Solutions to enhance cultural safety in hospital care
A new study reveals that poor communication has led to experiences of racism, and poorer health outcomes in First Nations people. [ + ]
WHO nutrition guidelines: 43% of baby, toddler foods in supermarkets exceed sugar limits
In 2023, commercial baby food sales in Australia — including prepared baby food, cereals and snacks — generated over $370 million in revenue. [ + ]
Angel Flight, Rural Doctors Foundation partner to improve care access
Angel Flight has partnered with Rural Doctors Foundation to provide cost-effective air transportation enabling GPs to access hard-to-reach communities. [ + ]
Hip fractures: longer ER wait times linked to higher risk of death
Waiting more than four hours in emergency care for treatment is linked to heightened risk of death and a longer hospital stay for hip fracture patients, reveals a new study. [ + ]
Newcastle Permanent, HMRI launch health innovation partnership
The partnership will include an Innovation Accelerator to progress cutting-edge research concepts while the Newcastle Permanent Emerging Innovator Award will recognise promising researchers in the ecosystem. [ + ]
