Industry News
Siemens launches CT scanner with photon-counting tech
Siemens Healthineers has launched Naeotom Alpha, claimed to be the world's first photon-counting CT scanner. [ + ]
Treating pregnancy gingivitis could reduce preterm birth risk by 50%
A study by the University of Sydney has found that treating gingivitis during pregnancy reduced the risk of a baby being born preterm by around 50%. The same treatment increased the birth weight in babies born with low birth weight by around 100 grams. [ + ]
National network to tackle health impacts of climate change
A new national research network will tackle health impacts of climate change, addressing themes such as urban health, bushfires and heatwaves, amongst others. [ + ]
HIV patient's immune system may have cured her of infection
A woman diagnosed with HIV-1 infection in 2013 may have achieved a natural sterilisation cure without stem cell transplant. [ + ]
SA Health to roll out comms tech
SA Health, in partnership with the Australian Digital Health Agency, has trialled secure messaging technology and is now rolling it out in a staged approach. [ + ]
Modern slavery in health services: a risk management guide
The Australian Human Rights Commission and KPMG Australia have launched a guide to help the health sector respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). [ + ]
Qld appoints key contractor for Satellite Hospitals Program
The Queensland Government has appointed Hutchinson Builders as Managing Contractor for the Satellite Hospitals Program. [ + ]
Digital health consumer app to launch in 2022
The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) has partnered with Chamonix to develop a digital health consumer mobile app. [ + ]
Eating well on the night shift
The UniSA and Monash University study has over 200 enrolled participants and is currently on a final round of recruitment. [ + ]
Study debunks autism–gut microbiome link
A study by Australian researchers has found changes in the gut microbiome of people on the autism spectrum appear to be due to ‘fussy eating’. [ + ]
Diabetic foot ulcer formulation could also kill COVID-19 virus indoors
An Australian physicist and fellow researchers have made an unexpected discovery while experimenting to find an effective treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, which are notoriously resistant to antibiotics. [ + ]
Acurio Health appoints CEO of The George Centre
Michelle Stares has been appointed as CEO of The George Centre, the new paediatric and maternity private hospital in Sydney’s southwest. [ + ]
WA nurse charged for vaccine fraud
Western Australian Police have arrested and charged a 51-year-old Registered Nurse who allegedly pretended to administer COVID vaccine. [ + ]
The Children's Hospital at Westmead trials COVID-19 e-Gate
The Children's Hospital at Westmead has trialled an Australian-first COVID-19 e-Gate integrated entry screening system developed by the University of Sydney and Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. [ + ]
Vascular disease: five genes that may affect millions of women
Scientists from Australia, the US and Europe have identified key genes responsible for fibromuscular dysplasia — or FMD — a vascular disease that affects the arteries and can cause heart attack, kidney complications, stroke and aneurysm. [ + ]
