Implanted device brings movement hope to paralysis patients
05 November, 2020Thanks to the implantation of a tiny device, patients with upper limb paralysis are now able to text, email and shop online.
Avalue Technology Inc. EPD-42T 42″ Healthcare IoT Communication Board
01 November, 2020 | Supplied by: TekdisThe EPD-42T 42″ Healthcare IoT Communication Board is designed for hospitals and healthcare institutions, allowing mobile digital workflow.
We can no longer afford a business-as-usual approach to health care
28 October, 2020 by Helen Souness, RMIT Online CEOWe need to refocus healthcare training for an era where telehealth, home-based treatment and monitoring are prominent and AI, data and machine learning augment health care.
App helps GPs diagnose cough
28 October, 2020A smartphone app is now available to help Australian doctors diagnose common respiratory diseases remotely.
Movember to launch prostate cancer 'super network'
23 October, 2020Movember is launching a bumper network of prostate cancer patient registries, set to transform treatment and care of the disease.
Telehealth beyond COVID-19
20 October, 2020 by Bill Zeng, APAC Chief Technology Officer at PolyWhile telehealth consultations are unlikely to fully replace face-to-face care, they do have an integral part to play in increasing access to health services post COVID-19.
UK hospital puts pagers in the past and looks to the future of communication
19 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Vocera CommunicationsWhen the UK began to see cases of COVID-19 earlier this year, the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital had to rapidly shift priorities and prepare for the impending patient surge.
Webstercare makes AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies list
15 October, 2020Webstercare has ranked fourth on the prestigious annual list published by The Australian Financial Review and BOSS Magazine.
Health innovation: patients and doctors in focus
14 October, 2020 by Michael Clark, Senior Vice President of Healthcare, Nuance CommunicationsThe industry's digital transformation must consider both doctor and patient to ensure it will benefit the ecosystem as a whole.
Mobile lifting robot transfers and rehabilitates patients
07 October, 2020The PTR Robot is reported to be the first mobile, intelligent robot solution that can flexibly move around in the healthcare and nursing sectors.
Why health care must prioritise data protection
07 October, 2020 by Josh Gluck*The Australian Cyber Security Centre has raised concerns in regard to healthcare providers being increasingly targeted by COVID-19-themed ransomware attacks.
Wearable solution to prevent workplace shoulder injuries
02 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Soter AnalyticsSoter Analytics has launched SoterCoach — a wearable solution designed to prevent injuries in the workplace.
Bytec Healthcare Medi-Key medical-grade keyboard
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: TekdisThe Medi-Key is a medical-grade keyboard specifically designed and trialled to meet the strict demands of hospital wards.
Hospital Products Australia and Zebra Technologies Real Time Location Services
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Hospital Products AustraliaReal Time Location Services help identify, track, locate and monitor every patient, staff and asset in an organisation.
Mobile devices: modernising and improving quality of health care
28 September, 2020 by George Pepes, APAC Vertical Solutions Lead, Healthcare, Zebra TechnologiesMore than 95% of physicians and bedside nurses are expected to use mobile devices in some capacity by 2022.
