Industry News
Cervical screening tests could help detect ovarian, breast cancers
Cervical screening tests could be used to find ovarian and breast cancers, according to international researchers. [ + ]
Medications go missing from Melbourne hospitals
Almost one-fifth of medications supplied to medical and surgical wards and emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals in Melbourne were not administered to patients. [ + ]
Registered nurse and head of international care consultancy receives OAM
Peter Bewert has been awarded an OAM for his service to the betterment of care for older persons. [ + ]
Unqualified medical intern convicted
A Sydney woman who worked as a medical intern at a Sydney hospital despite not being qualified or registered to practise has been convicted, following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). [ + ]
Medical billing mistakes due to systemic issues: study
Non-compliant medical billing in Australia is primarily due to systemic issues, not deliberate abuse by doctors, according to a new study. [ + ]
Health heroes recognised in Australia Day honours
Health leaders, doctors, paramedics, volunteers and COVID-19 responders are among the 1040 Australians recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List. [ + ]
Bacterial AMR played a role in 4.95 million deaths in 2019
Antimicrobial-resistant infections played a role in 4.95 million deaths in 2019, according to analysis of 204 countries and territories. [ + ]
Two antiviral COVID-19 treatments approved
The government has welcomed the Therapeutic Goods Administration's (TGA) provisional approval of the first oral treatments for COVID-19, Lagevrio (molnupiravir) and Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir + ritonavir). [ + ]
New centre to boost mental health support
A new 'Head to Health' centre has been launched in Darwin as part of a major national rollout of mental health support services. [ + ]
Program improves return-to-work outcomes for cancer survivors
A digital health program by CancerAid and AIA Australia has demonstrated improved return-to-work outcomes for cancer survivors. [ + ]
Finalists announced for HESTA Impact Awards
An app to combat communication challenges with older people due to COVID-19 mask wearing, a program to support bereaved children and work to reduce social isolation, poverty and ill health for young mothers are on the 2022 HESTA Impact Awards shortlist. [ + ]
Cholesterol medication may slow knee joint damage: study
A recent trial by Macquarie University has found that cholesterol-lowering medication may slow knee joint damage. [ + ]
Predicting which children are more likely to develop epilepsy
An international genetic study involving 7636 children from Australia and Denmark has identified seven variant genes that researchers say now substantially improve the understanding of the underlying causes of seizures in young children. [ + ]
Digital Health CRC project to enhance telehealth capabilities
A $2m Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) project aims to enhance telehealth capabilities and improve patient, clinician and caregiver experiences for mental health and palliative care services. [ + ]
Asthma experts call to vaccinate children for school start
Asthma experts are encouraging parents and carers of children with asthma to vaccinate their children before the start of the school year to help protect them from becoming seriously ill with COVID-19. [ + ]
