Breathalyser app diagnoses disease
01 August, 2017New technology from South Korea means disease diagnosis is just a breath away.
Clinician or patient: it's all about the experience
31 July, 2017Concerns are frequently expressed by both clinicians and consumers around the usability and safety of technology in healthcare.
Unleashing the protective power of health informatics in pharmacy
28 July, 2017 by Kristin MichaelsIn a contemporary healthcare environment, with an ever-expanding array of treatment options and new challenges in infectious diseases, lifestyle-related diseases and cancer, clear communication among multidisciplinary care teams, and with patients and their carers, has never been more important.
First SA hospital to offer 3D surgical technology
07 July, 2017Calvary North Adelaide has become the first hospital in South Australia to adopt the latest in 3D laparoscopic imaging.
How is the Internet of Things empowering staff and improving patient care?
26 June, 2017 by Mark VerblootA hospital-wide network that allows multiple devices to connect seamlessly, all at once, will empower medical staff, improve patient care and deliver a more meaningful and positive experience for all users.
Medical app links high-care patients with their carers
06 June, 2017ConnectUs Life has launched the RightMinder first-alert app — a medical device that is intended to improve the safety, independence and life quality of people with high-care needs.
Clever electronic cap tracks your medication
16 May, 2017Pillsy is an ordinary-looking pill bottle with a smart electronic cap, enabling users of medication to have dosage information sent directly to an app on their smartphones.
UK's NHS badly affected by WannaCry
15 May, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOrganisations around the world are currently reeling from what is being called the worst ransomware outbreak to date, with the UK's National Health Service (NHS) having been particularly badly hit by the attack.
Charlie Teo supports new medical drone trial
12 May, 2017 by Corin KellyRemote Australian communities could expect to see medi-drone services operating within 12 months.
Digital health to be a key focus at CeBIT Australia
03 May, 2017CeBIT Australia will bring together leading experts in the fields of EMRs, big data, artificial intelligence and robotic surgery. CeBIT will be held in Sydney 23–25 May.
Digital security in the cloud for healthcare providers
29 April, 2017 by Andrew TuckerAndrew Tucker, CEO of ITonCloud, joins us to discuss patient record security and whether the answer is in the cloud.
Telehealth stands to help thousands with chronic knee pain
27 April, 2017Knee osteoarthritis is estimated to affect nearly a million Australians. Telehealth is leading the way in reducing drug reliance and surgery.
The humanity in health technology
21 April, 2017 by Dr Victoria AtkinsonWhen the system fails to deliver technological solutions, our clinicians will initiate solutions of their own. The result is often a fragmented mix of non-integrated niche systems that dangerously complicate the patient journey.
Virtual care at the cutting edge of digital health
14 April, 2017Nurse practitioner Matiu Bush is one of the new wave of clinicians looking beyond traditional models of care to virtual care and connected care models.
Technology and innovation in Australia's aged care
10 April, 2017 by Sean RooneyAustralia's aged-care workforce needs to meet the challenges of increased demand, consumer choice, a rapidly changing marketplace and the integration of new technologies.
