Indoor location services in health care — a missed opportunity?
05 June, 2023 by Pat Devlin, Director, South Pacific (ANZ) at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise companyLocation services and GPS have made life a lot easier, from helping you find the bathroom in a sports stadium to navigating the great outdoors — it's hard to imagine life without them.
SA hospital to use VR tech for ICU training
31 May, 2023The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) has partnered with Vantari VR to roll out VR technology for education and training purposes in the ICU.
Cancer centre is the latest cyber crime victim
09 May, 2023It seems hardly a day goes by without another report of a cyber crime incident. With Medibank still fresh in our minds, the latest attack is on a Sydney-based cancer treatment facility, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre in Westmead Hospital.
New virtual home care trial for chronic conditions
03 May, 2023A new digital health project, safe@home, led by Flinders University, aims to provide affordable and effective primary care services to people living with chronic diseases.
App helps shift workers get more and better sleep
26 April, 2023Researchers from Monash University have developed SleepSync, an app that personalises sleep–wake cycles.
Alfred Health rolls out new solutions to support patient flow
03 April, 2023Alfred Health has rolled out Alcidion's Miya Precision modules to create a command centre to support the oversight and management of patient flow and care pathways.
How the East Metropolitan Health Service is leading the way with virtual health
31 March, 2023 by Amy SarcevicAustralia's push towards virtual health is gaining pace, with more than 18 million patients accessing their medical appointments virtually last year, through telehealth. For many healthcare providers, however, a fully-fledged virtual service is a far-off dream.
Nanotech for more accurate, timely insulin delivery
15 March, 2023Local researchers have developed a new system that releases insulin precisely and smartly only when the body actually needs it.
Three ways digital technology can boost resilience in the healthcare workforce
13 February, 2023Burnout is rampant among healthcare professionals, and staffing shortages are adding to the pressure on healthcare systems. Could emerging technology innovations help ease the burden on healthcare professionals, and empower a more resilient workforce?
AI breakthrough in Alzheimer's research
10 February, 2023Scientists have used artificial intelligence to develop a new benchmark for measuring brain atrophy in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's.
How intelligent automation is tackling health care's biggest challenges
23 January, 2023 by Dan Ternes, Chief Technology Officer APAC, SS&C Blue PrismEvery country's healthcare system works differently, but the pandemic has exacerbated the common pressure points across front- and back-office operations, affecting the quality of patient care.
SA Health to roll out EMR in regional hospitals
18 January, 2023South Australia is set to roll out an electronic medical record system to all regional hospitals and Local Health Networks.
Hospital and aged care facilities reduce costs & boost caregiver time efficiencies with longer-lasting battery solutions for patient-handling equipment
01 January, 2023In a world that faces tremendous future healthcare challenges with a notable decrease in caregivers and a steady rise in Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) — time and efficiency are essential.
Upgraded health service for ADF
23 December, 2022Alcidion and Leidos Australia have signed an extended contract to support healthcare service delivery for the Australian Defence Force.
The role of neurofeedback in treating trauma
05 December, 2022 by Roger Gurr*Five million Australian adults are estimated to have unresolved childhood trauma and abuse, with costs calculated at $24 billion.
