Budget 2024–25: what it means for health
Medicare, medications, women's health, cancers, HIV and mental health were some of the key focus areas in the federal government's 2024–25 Budget announcement.
Better use of data could save $5.4bn in hospital costs: PC
The use of telehealth has exploded since 2020, but uptake of other digital-based services like remote patient monitoring and digital therapeutics has lagged behind.
Opinion: It's time for Australia to introduce a sugary drinks tax
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes.
Report shows benefits of electronic journey patient boards at Alfred Health
The implementation has increased the effectiveness and efficiency of patient care across each of its three Victorian campuses.
Enhancing primary care with data-driven clinical support
The rollout of a non-commercial population health management, clinical decision support and data extraction tool, Primary Sense, is on the rise at PHNs across the country.
Camfil Absolute V-shaped air filters
Camfil Absolute V-shaped air filters provide extra-high-efficiency final filtration in...
Getinge PiCCO advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution
Getinge's advanced hemodynamic monitoring solution PiCCO is designed to provide a minimally...
Opinion: It's time for Australia to introduce a sugary drinks tax
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes.
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Most people with psychosis known to health services: study
Three out of four people who committed serious violent offences in NSW and were found not guilty...
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Insomnia medication for alcohol use disorder?
Researchers are recommending full-scale human trials after an insomnia drug helped a man withdraw...
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Severe mental illness and physical ailments: what's the link?
People living with severe mental illness continued to face significant health inequity compared...
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A Day in the Life of Sarah Morse
From working as a health advisor at a safe house for human trafficking survivors to a palliative care nurse, Sarah Morse has over two decades of...
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2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards — winners announced
A nurse and midwife from Vic and a NSW-based organisation have been recognised at the 2024 HESTA...
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Finalists announced for 2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards
A midwife who created the nation's first stillbirth support guide for Aboriginal families and...
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Common pets behind 12,000 injury hospitalisations: AIHW
Cats and dogs, the most common domestic pets in Australia, were responsible for over half (53%)...
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GenesisCare expands with $35m Northern Beaches cancer centre
The relocated centre has expanded its services with a new radiation therapy offering and access to clinical trials for eligible patients.
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Heart failure device could prevent hospitalisation
The device may be able to detect signs of fluid overload and could be used to monitor patients...
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WHO releases guidelines for catheter-related infections
Poor practices in the insertion, maintenance and removal of these catheters carry a high risk of...
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Midwifery Group Practice model highly valued in rural areas: report
A recent report has shown the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model is highly valued by women in...
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Designing with compassion
Balancing calm, serene spaces with acute facilities, the Anam Cara House is a unique hospice facility supporting people living with a life‐limiting...
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Specialised LGBTQ+ health service to open in NSW
ACON, a New South Wales-based health promotion organisation focused on LGBTQ+ and HIV health, is...
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Flexibility, a cornerstone of future hospital design: report
Flexibility is becoming a cornerstone of future hospital design, allowing healthcare...
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Sister hospitals expand in Melbourne's north
Early 2024 will mark the reopening of La Trobe Private Hospital and redevelopment of Northpark...
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Better use of data could save $5.4bn in hospital costs: PC
The use of telehealth has exploded since 2020, but uptake of other digital-based services like remote patient monitoring and digital therapeutics...
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MediSecure data breach a reminder to review risk management
Australian electronic prescription company MediSecure has announced that it has identified a...
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Yarning tool empowers shared decision-making
The tool has been crafted through a series of yarning sessions led by Judith Parnham, Deputy...
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Gold Coast Health partners with Foxo for unified comms
The partnership aims to enhance patient care through the co-design of advanced, secure and...
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Budget 2024–25: what it means for health
Medicare, medications, women's health, cancers, HIV and mental health were some of the key focus areas in the federal government's...
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Funding boost for Vic medtech manufacturer
Breakthrough Victoria has announced a $5bn investment in Neo-Bionica, a Victorian contract...
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National standard to tackle psychotropic medicines harm
Prescriptions for psychotropic medicines for all Australians have increased by a staggering 60%...
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$1.89bn for health and medical research
Women's health, reducing health system inequality and cancers with low survival rates get a...
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