Industry News
Metabolic hormone leptin linked to vaccine response
Reduced levels of the metabolic hormone leptin may be responsible for poor vaccine efficacy among certain individuals, according to a new study. [ + ]
PBS-listed progesterone pessary slashes preterm birth risk
A vaginal progesterone pessary is reported to be the first progesterone treatment to be reimbursed via the PBS for the prevention of preterm birth. [ + ]
Virtual Relief Run to raise funds for COVID-stricken India
Relief Run will be held from 11–13 June, allowing participants all over the world to run or walk 5 km, 10 km or a half marathon at a location and time that suits them. [ + ]
Rising temperatures could lead to more stillbirths, study finds
Early research suggests that climate change could lead to more stillbirths. [ + ]
Infant pain-monitoring device gains international approval
The smartphone-based pain assessment application has potential for use in children's hospitals, in postnatal wards, and among parents and other healthcare professionals. [ + ]
Melbourne lockdown delays HealthData21, now to be virtual
HealthData21 has been deferred until June 2021 and will be delivered online. [ + ]
Aus-developed nasal swab outperforms standard of care
Australia-based Rhinomed's self-administered nasal swab has demonstrated superior performance to the current standard-of-care nasal swab for detecting SARS-CoV-2. [ + ]
Vocera and Wavelink seal distribution agreement
Vocera and Wavelink have signed a distribution agreement that will offer comprehensive communications and collaboration solutions to healthcare organisations across Australia. [ + ]
New standard of care for IV cannulas
From today, a new clinical standard will change our approach to peripheral intravenous catheter insertion — a procedure carried out on 7.7 million Australians each year. [ + ]
Where do Australians want to live as they age?
According to a survey by The CareSide, a significant majority would prefer to live at home and receive home care as they age. [ + ]
Campaign targets workplace violence
A campaign highlighting the need for employers and the community to come together to stamp out violence in the workplace has been launched by WorkSafe Victoria. [ + ]
Australia needs triage rules for disaster situations
An article published in the MJA highlights the lack of protocols or legislation to support triage decision-making if a disaster overwhelms the Australian health system. [ + ]
Zebra solution boosts blood scanning accuracy by 50%
The Royal Children's Hospital has sped up the processing of multiple barcodes on blood bags using Zebra Technologies' customised handheld scanning solution. [ + ]
Reinventing the wheelchair with advanced manufacturing
A groundbreaking wheelchair concept uses advanced materials such as 3D-printed titanium and carbon fibre to deliver comfort, weight savings and overall performance. [ + ]
Last chance for aged-care providers to claim free PainChek licence
This fortnight is the last chance for aged-care facilities to participate in the government-subsidised rollout of a complete point-of-care solution for best practice pain management. [ + ]
