Industry News
'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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Melbourne lockdown delays HealthData21, now to be virtual
HealthData21 has been deferred until June 2021 and will be delivered online. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Rising temperatures could lead to more stillbirths, study finds
Early research suggests that climate change could lead to more stillbirths. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
