The rise of educational technology in health care
06 May, 2019 by Alexander Roche*Moving into virtual-reality- and augmented-reality-based training can — and should — change the traditional learning methodologies.
Advantech HIT-W183 Healthcare Information Terminal
01 May, 2019The HIT-W183 is an innovative, ultra-slim healthcare information terminal from the Advantech iHealthcare series.
How AI is helping Rohingya refugee health
25 February, 2019Refugee camps are fertile grounds for disease. A start-up has created an app to quickly diagnose skin manifestations, so more patients can be seen, faster.
AI supports instant diagnosis of top eye disease
30 January, 2019A new technique, supported by artificial intelligence, supports the instant and early diagnosis of one of the top causes of blindness.
How clinical decision support systems can save lives
21 January, 2019 by Dr Rohin Rameswarapu*When successfully embedded with electonic medical systems, CDSSs can save lives.
GS1 Australia Recall Health product recall system
17 January, 2019GS1 Australia's Recall Health shares the most up-to-date product recall information with all involved stakeholders in real time.
Unlocking meaning in EMRs
14 January, 2019 by Solange Plebani*The next-generation EMR is innovating through solution, strategy, technology and change management.
Tech gives voice back to stroke victims
18 December, 2018 by Bob SherbinA technology start-up has created a mobile app that converts non-standard language into readily understood speech, restoring speech to stroke victims.
Advantech POC series of medical-grade point-of-care terminals
31 October, 2018POC series terminals are high-performance, medical-grade devices with the capability to support multiple displays for complex imaging-related healthcare applications.
IoT and blockchain: unique opportunities for healthcare
19 September, 2018 by Michael Walker*Technological disruption, fuelled by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain, is impacting all aspects of the healthcare value chain in game-changing ways.
Implementing the vulnerability concept in health and social care
18 September, 2018 by Hamish Robertson*The ability to focus on vulnerabilities allows appropriate responses to the complexities of patients, clients and carers to be developed.
Muscular dystrophy — dogs take the lead
07 September, 2018CRISPR gene editing restored muscle function in dogs with DMD to near-normal levels in the heart, diaphragm and other muscles; a cure for kids is close.
iNAP sleep therapy unit
20 August, 2018For patients experiencing sleep apnoea, finding a quiet, lightweight and comfortable solution is a must.
Want to innovate? No need to reinvent the wheel
20 August, 2018 by Laini BennettWhen it comes to innovation, it is okay for healthcare organisations to look for inspiration from other industries and organisations.
Sigma Care Dialysis Chair
13 August, 2018Sigma Care has designed a dialysis chair to maximise patient comfort.
