What's the key to retaining rural GPs?
08 April, 2024Understanding doctors' decisions to stay or leave, once recruited, could provide insights on how to address GP shortages in rural and remote areas.
NTT and Olympus cloud endoscopy system
02 April, 2024NTT Corporation (NTT) and Olympus Corporation (Olympus) have jointly begun a demonstration experiment of a cloud endoscopy system that enables image processing on the cloud.
Getinge PiCCO advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution
06 March, 2024Getinge's advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution PiCCO is designed to provide a minimally invasive measurement of cardiac output and its determinants.
Women opting for self-screening of cervical cancer, new data released
05 March, 2024New data has revealed that 27% of all cervical cancer screening tests done in Australia are now using the self-collection screening option.
Early liver disease detection paramount for diabetics
17 October, 2023A study has highlighted the need for doctors to be vigilant with early detection and monitoring of liver complications in patients with diabetes and obesity.
The role of menstruation in type 2 diabetes diagnosis
09 October, 2023Research suggests the diagnosis threshold for type 2 diabetes should be lowered in women under 50 years, since natural blood loss through menstruation could be affecting their blood sugar management.
Blood test could improve concussion diagnosis
05 October, 2023A study has discovered that a blood test identifying specific proteins could assist concussion diagnosis following accidents, sport-related collisions or other injuries.
Icon Group, Nuffield Health team up to meet rising cancer care demand
23 August, 2023UK healthcare charity Nuffield Health and Icon Group, Australian specialist oncology services provider, have signed a strategic partnership to deliver oncology services in the UK.
Study examines early rGS for infantile epilepsy diagnosis
22 August, 2023A study has examined using rapid genome sequencing to diagnose babies with epilepsy, informing improved treatment plan changes according to individual needs.
Blood test could help predict risk of death in two years: study
09 August, 2023A blood test to detect higher levels of a heart protein, called troponin, could help predict the risk of death from any cause in the next few years, claims a large UK study.
UQ, SNP speed up pathology workflows
24 July, 2023The University of Queensland and Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (SNP) have automated a microscope scanning and analysis system in Brisbane that has been tested, implemented and accredited ready for rollout around the world.
Test for sepsis bacteria's antibiotic resistance
02 June, 2023Researchers have developed a test to reveal a pathogen's resistance to antibiotics using a magnetic field and chemiluminescence.
Four recommendations for healthcare overhaul: Grattan
09 December, 2022Health needs of Australians have changed in the four decades since the introduction of Medicare, the country's publicly funded universal health care, but the system has failed to keep up with changes.
Changes to cervical cancer screening
04 July, 2022Now women and people with a cervix will be able to perform their own cervical screening test under changes to the National Cervical Screening Program.
Contact lens that can deliver glaucoma treatment
18 May, 2022International researchers have developed a contact lens that is said to be capable of treating glaucoma by sensing when treatment is required and applying it.
