Industry News
Breast implant cancer risk warning
Victorian women who have undergone breast implant or breast reconstructive procedures are being encouraged to watch for early symptoms of a rare form of cancer. [ + ]
Historic PBS listing of cannabis for Dravet syndrome
Epidyolex has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of Dravet syndrome, a rare and drug-resistant form of epilepsy. [ + ]
When survival comes down to the hospital food
When hospitalised with chronic heart failure, survival could come down to the hospital food. [ + ]
Softmed begins sterilisation wrap production to ensure local supply
One million sterilisation wraps will be produced each month in response to a critical worldwide shortage that threatens surgery cancellations in Australia. [ + ]
2021 HESTA Awards celebrate Australia's nurses and midwives
Last night's HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards celebrated the critical contributions of Australia's nurses and midwives. [ + ]
Real-world data critical to study of COVID vaccine in pregnant women
Researchers at the CDC have used patient data stored in the Oracle-developed v-safe system to understand the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations on pregnant women. [ + ]
New national standard for intensive care pharmacists
The standardised guidelines place pharmacists as key members of the multidisciplinary medical team caring for patients in the ICU. [ + ]
Open letter calls for PM to take action on escalating climate health threats
HESTA Super Fund and the Australian Medical Association have joined more than 55 health and medical groups in signing the letter. [ + ]
Evidence urgently needed on how to safely withdraw patients from antidepressants
Researchers at the Cochrane Collaboration reviewed 33 studies involving nearly 5000 participants, relating to antidepressant discontinuation. [ + ]
Artificial super stool: a game changer for gut conditions
Collaborative research aims to create a new generation of microbial therapies that can replace donor-derived faecal microbiota transplantation. [ + ]
Australians want ongoing GP video telehealth services
A survey finds 70% of Australians think GPs should offer video telehealth services permanently, with 44% willing to switch GPs to one that offers the service. [ + ]
Detecting cancer with AI
An innovative artificial intelligence application could help examine tissue samples and identify signs of cancer. [ + ]
Joondalup Health Campus makes digital transformation in maternity care
HeraMED has signed an agreement with Joondalup Health Campus in Western Australia to incorporate a paid pilot of the HeraCARE solution. [ + ]
NSAIDs and pharmacists vital in low back pain management
Patients with low back pain have been shown to respond well to NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, according to researchers at RMIT University. [ + ]
Health insurer profiting from COVID-19, says APHA
Health insurer nib is anticipating record profits this financial year, but according to APHA, instead of repaying members' fees as others have done, it is pocketing the extra cash. [ + ]
