Online global atlas assists with digital health literacy
01 August, 2023Researchers at RMIT University have helped visualise health and digital health literacy by consolidating and visualing data into an interactive map.
AI regulation essential to keep patients safe: RACGP
31 July, 2023The RACGP is calling for an oversight body to develop a framework and oversee and monitor developments in healthcare AI.
Bupa launches 24/7 telehealth service
31 July, 2023Bupa has connected customers with a 24-hour virtual doctor service in an attempt to relieve overstretched general practices and hospital emergency departments.
Co-training AI tool can mimic the second opinion process
26 July, 2023New research aims to address the limited availability of human annotated, or labelled, medical images.
SA Health to roll out Modeus's electronic drug register platform
24 July, 2023South Australian Health has appointed Modeus as the preferred supplier for the Electronic Controlled Drug Register for SA Pharmacy Sites.
AI to predict serious health conditions — at speed
14 July, 2023A multidisciplinary team of researchers have developed software that can analyse scans at the rate of roughly 60,000 images in a single day.
Alcidion, Olinqua partner to reduce hospital wait times
12 July, 2023The solution is designed to enable hospitals to identify operational inefficiencies, make data-driven decisions and drive improvement.
Opinion: Australia must look to Canada for digital health best practice
12 July, 2023Australian governments should look to Canada as the template for how best to implement a successful digital health strategy, says Brad Porter, CEO, Orion Health.
MedInfo 2023: AI will transform health care — Australia should seize the moment
11 July, 2023 by Prof Farah Magrabi* and Dr Martin Seneviratne*More than 2500 delegates are attending MedInfo 2023, the World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics, a major biennial conference, in Sydney this week. Generative AI is a hot topic at the conference.
SA to trial digital intervention for those at risk of bowel cancer
05 July, 2023South Australia is set to trial a digitalised colonoscopy database as a part of the 'Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer Prevention' (SCOPE) project.
Getinge Australia Torin OR management solution
02 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Getinge Australia Pty LtdTorin is a complete OR management solution that helps predict surgery times.
Shopping trolleys used to detect atrial fibrillation
30 June, 2023Supermarket shoppers in the UK were recently given the opportunity to be tested for a common heart rhythm disorder by holding the handlebar of a modified trolley for at least 60 seconds.
More highlights revealed in countdown to MedInfo 2023
30 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH)The Australasian Institute of Digital Health is in the process of putting together the final touches for MedInfo 2023, with less than a week to go until the major digital health learning event begins on 8 July.
'Robo-glove' can help stroke patients relearn lost skills, music
29 June, 2023A prototype of a 'soft smart hand exoskeleton' or 'robo-glove' gives feedback to wearers who need to relearn tasks that require manual dexterity and coordination.
New digital health project to tackle chronic diseases
28 June, 2023A $13.7 million project to unlock digital health data on debilitating diseases could reduce hospitalisations, tackle complications and cut health costs.
