Breakthrough surgical robotic system breaks out in Australia
09 February, 2021Macquarie University Hospital is reported to be the first facility in Australia to adopt breakthrough, minimally invasive robotic surgical technology.
Key strategies to deliver critical care during a pandemic
08 February, 2021 by Michael Dyson, VP of Sales, APAC at SOTIFor healthcare providers looking to understand where mobile and IoT devices can have the biggest impact on their organisations, there are four main areas to consider.
Enabling aged care with technological innovation
07 February, 2021Whiddon decided to overhaul its IT infrastructure to create a platform that would help futureproof its business and tackle challenges head on.
Keeping health care cyber safe
04 February, 2021 by Adam Sloan, Principal Sales Engineer, BlackBerry SparkIt is possible to thwart the threat of cyber attackers, but to do so healthcare providers need to acknowledge there is a problem facing their sector.
UNSW team prints 'bones' with living cells
31 January, 2021UNSW Sydney scientists have developed a ceramic-based ink that may allow surgeons in the future to 3D print bone parts complete with living cells.
Report finds mobile tech making healthcare workers' jobs easier
25 January, 2021Research reveals that more than 78% of Australian healthcare workers have been issued with new technologies, such as mobile devices, to support their duties during the pandemic.
How tech can help combat workplace stress in aged care
11 January, 2021 by Tammy Sherwood, CEO of Person Centred Software AustraliaOne solution that aged-care businesses can pursue — in order to help their employees to be healthier, happier and stress-free — is the use of technology within the care environment.
Medtech predictions for 2021
06 January, 2021Three Australian small-cap and start-up executives give their take on what we might see from the medtech industry in 2021.
Why telehealth technology is the key to advancing Australian health care
22 December, 2020 by Dr Silvia Pfeiffer, CEO of Coviu | Supplied by: CoviuWe must learn from the pandemic and use it as a guide for new healthcare models — one that includes greater implementation of technology for remote consultations.
Three ways Australian healthcare providers can ride out the ransomware wave
18 December, 2020 by Aaron Bugal, Global Solutions Engineer at SophosHere are three key steps every healthcare provider needs to undertake to get ahead of their growing ransomware problem.
Medtech start-up brings sustainable disinfection solution to Australia
16 December, 2020An innovative, sustainable disinfection technology that uses UV-C light to disinfect ultrasound probes and cables is now available in Australia.
Chatbot detects speech changes typical of early Alzheimer's
15 December, 2020QUT PhD data science researcher Ahmed Alkenani has developed a chatbot that can identify multiple stages of dementia by analysing linguistic biomarkers.
Why contact tracing is here to stay
15 December, 2020 by Elissa Reid, Director of Health and Product, Contact HaraldContact Harald is a contact tracing card solution that combines Bluetooth and wearable tech to support COVID-safe plans.
Project iRAD: expanding the cloud-connected community health network
15 December, 2020South Western Sydney Primary Health Network's iRAD project has enabled healthcare organisations to share patient-consented health records across the continuum of care.
Chatbot to deliver respite to dementia carers
11 December, 2020A digitally driven international research project led by the University of South Australia could provide respite for around two million carers living in the Asia–Pacific region.
