AHA releases new guidance for patient data use
04 September, 2023With the increasing use of analytics and big data in research, the AHA has released new policy guidance for the collection, storage and ethical use of data.
Cross-border initiatives key to advancing digital health: policy forum
04 September, 2023Healthcare, industry and research professionals have cited the importance of international collaboration on new and disruptive technologies to advance digital health for citizens.
Digital stethoscope to detect early signs of heart valve disease
30 August, 2023A new artificial intelligence stethoscope could assist patients and health workers by detecting early signs of heart valve disease.
AI endoscopy tech to improve bowel cancer outcomes
29 August, 2023ACT Endoscopy has implemented AI in an attempt to improve clinical outcome and key colonoscopy quality indicators, including polyp and adenoma detection.
Royal Flying Doctor Service launches digital health record
29 August, 2023The Royal Flying Doctor Service has launched an Electronic Health Record, powered by Oracle, to streamline patient records and clinical information collection.
Online program can support self-management of type 2 diabetes
28 August, 2023A study has found web-based dietary education can support the self-management of type 2 diabetes to achieve health improvements in a short time.
Funding boost for five digital health companies
25 August, 2023Five Australian digital health companies have received funding support via a commercialisation support program aimed at helping them scale their businesses.
Flinders and The Clinician to test digital care pathways for tinnitus
23 August, 2023A research collaboration wil help evaluate the effectiveness of tinnitus treatment for patients and measure engagement with different digital interventions.
Generative AI in health care — how to support responsible deployment
22 August, 2023 by Sharon Hakkennes*, VP analyst at GartnerThe level of interest and adoption of generative AI within the Australian healthcare sector is increasing at a rapid rate.
An injection to replicate the benefits of exercise?
21 August, 2023Research by the University of Queensland suggests that an injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain.
Using an immune protein to stop ovarian cancer growth
21 August, 2023Melbourne scientists examine how a naturally occurring signalling protein found in the female reproductive tract could help stop the progression of ovarian cancer.
Qld hospital trials digital patient pathway for outpatient audits
21 August, 2023The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital is using technology to conduct outpatient audits and provide users access to true wait times.
Melbourne conference to showcase stroke research
21 August, 2023Australian and New Zealand stroke researchers are meeting at a conference in Melbourne to showcase the innovations in treatment and care.
Coviu, Tonic team up to improve virtual waiting room experience
17 August, 2023Coviu and Tonic Media Network have delivered a virtual waiting room designed for telehealth patients with video content prior to their appointments.
Trial uses AI to predict survival of patients requiring ECMO
14 August, 2023Monash University has used artificial intelligence to develop an algorithm that predicts the survival rate of intensive care patients requiring external heart–lung support.
