Industry News
Partnership to bring latest life-saving technologies to Australian market
The partnership should ensure Australia's hospitals, aged-care and healthcare providers are efficiently equipped to deliver best-in-class care to patients. [ + ]
New leadership and B2B range for Solaris Paper
Solaris Paper's ANZ companies are looking to strategically move ahead of the curve in new production innovation. [ + ]
Study supports nurse-led home blood transfusions
The shift from hospital to home-based care looks set to continue, with a study showing that blood transfusions can be safely performed in the home and in aged-care facilities. [ + ]
Hospitalisation rate in people with intellectual disability 'unacceptably high'
A new study reveals that people with intellectual disability are being hospitalised for conditions that could be prevented or adequately managed in primary care. [ + ]
Automated apartment assists residents with MS
Building automation technology at MS Queensland's Springfield Apartments has given 18 residents with neurological conditions greater independence in their everyday lives. [ + ]
Adelaide delivers remote surgical training to surgeons in Hokkaido
University of Adelaide experts have delivered remote sinus surgical training to surgeons in Japan. [ + ]
New shingles vaccine now available in Australia
GSK Australia has announced that a new vaccine to help protect against shingles in adults aged 50 years and older is now available on the private market in Australia. [ + ]
Mood-tracking app empowers expectant and new mums to manage mental wellbeing
An evidence-based app — YourTime — has been developed to help women track their mental wellbeing during pregnancy and early motherhood. [ + ]
Johnson & Johnson takes action on reconciliation
On the heels of National Reconciliation Week, the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies has launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2021–2023. [ + ]
'Pre-hab' reduces impact of incontinence after prostate surgery
Physiotherapists in Australia are using an ultrasound technique developed at the University of Queensland to help men train their pelvic floor. [ + ]
HealthData21 conference goes virtual
As a result of the COVID-19-related lockdown in Melbourne, HealthData21 will be delivered in a virtual format over three days: on 15, 18 and 22 June. [ + ]
Medical volunteers — Street Side Medical Clinic needs you!
The mobile medical clinic providing health care to the homeless community in NSW is calling on doctors, nurses, physios and other medical volunteers. [ + ]
National clinical guidelines released for endometriosis
National clinical practice guidelines to diagnose and treat endometriosis have been released, aiming to improve the lives of women living with the debilitating condition. [ + ]
Tasmania uses Oracle to manage COVID-19 vaccination program
The Tasmanian Government is using cloud platform Oracle Health Management System to manage its statewide COVID-19 vaccination program. [ + ]
Personal defibrillator gains CE certification
Sydney-based medical device start-up RRR has secured European regulatory approval for its personal automated external defibrillator (AED), CellAED. [ + ]
