The organisations are together calling on the government to enable nurses, nurse practitioners, midwives and allied health professionals to work to their full scope of practice.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

19.11.2024

Ramsay and Bupa launch new nursing exchange program

Ramsay Health Care and Bupa Australia have jointly launched a new program to develop the next generation of nurses.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

19.11.2024

Calls for standardised clinical trial data sharing practices

While substantial progress has been made in sharing data from clinical trials, many medicines still fall short when it comes to making data publicly accessible, research suggests.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

19.11.2024

Program found to reduce anxiety in children through art

A program involving art, delivered to more than 540 parents and children, is found to have significantly reduced anxiety in children aged 9–12.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

18.11.2024

New public health campaign to improve pregnancy outcomes

The Preterm Birth Prevention campaign 'See, Stop, Scan' aims to promote engagement between healthcare providers and pregnant Top End women.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

15.11.2024

Feedback sought on genomic-led cancer control

The framework is designed to guide health professionals, researchers, health services and policy makers, as they incorporate genomics into patient care.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

14.11.2024

Can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple

Nearly five years into the pandemic, COVID is feeling less central to our daily lives.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

14.11.2024

Nerve pain drugs found to increase hip fracture risk in older adults

Often seen as a safer alternative to opioids for the treatment of neuropathic pain, the use of gabapentinoids increased eightfold between 2012 and 2018.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

13.11.2024

Study identifies flaws in disease surveillance

New research has shown flaws in Australian systems responding to disease outbreaks and sparked calls for a change in priorities to be prepared for the next pandemic.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

13.11.2024

The role of culture and connection in improving Aboriginal healthThe role of culture and connection in improving Aboriginal health :: Hospital + Healthcare

Researchers are calling for a rethink of the health system's approach to closing the gap.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

11.11.2024

Nursing — women make up 90% of workforce, still waiting for equal pay

Despite making up almost 90% of nursing workforce, female nurses face a pay gap of 4–13% compared to men in the profession.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

11.11.2024

COP29: positioning health at the core of climate negotiationsCOP29: positioning health at the core of climate negotiations :: Hospital + Healthcare

The WHO is calling for an end to reliance on fossil fuels, instead advocating for people-centred adaptation and resilience.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

11.11.2024

Study could lead to cure for rare fatal skin disease

The disease is triggered by an extremely severe adverse reaction to common medications, such as allopurinol and certain over-the-counter antibiotics.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

07.11.2024

HNECC PHN installs preventive health service station

The SiSU Mini Health Station offers residents a convenient, free way to monitor their health.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

07.11.2024

My Health Record: ADHA seeks industry input on support, maintenance

The Agency is inviting insights from all types of organisations, including small to medium enterprises, on how best to deliver the support, maintenance and enhancement of My Health Record and other applications.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

07.11.2024

Burnet, Atomo to jointly develop active syphilis self-test

The partnership and funding boost from the federal government would allow the team to accelerate the development of the test towards regulatory approval.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

07.11.2024

Project to end weight stigma in pregnancy careProject to end weight stigma in pregnancy care :: Hospital + Healthcare

Women's involvement in pregnancy care is a central component of shared decision-making, but is currently limited for women with high body mass index, new research suggests.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

07.11.2024

Monash, Optiscan partner to develop AI-powered endoscopes

The technology will help doctors detect cancerous lesions in real time during endoscopic procedures.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

07.11.2024

How meal timing impacts chronic disease risk in night shift workers

Overnight eating may be increasing the risk of chronic health conditions for night shift workers, new research suggests.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

05.11.2024

Review proposes major health system changes

The review found that removing barriers would make it easier for Australians to get high quality care, when and where they need it, without waiting weeks for an appointment.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

04.11.2024

Private Health CEO Forum to tackle financial viability issues

The forum will bring together independent experts as well as leaders from private hospitals, private health insurers and medical groups to develop options and reforms.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.11.2024

Medline introduces Namic Ready Set KitsMedline introduces Namic Ready Set Kits :: Hospital + Healthcare

In the fast-paced healthcare industry, there is constant pressure to efficiently deliver high-quality patient care.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.11.2024

Packaged foods: strict salt targets could prevent 40K cardiovascular events

Around 40,000 cardiovascular events could be prevented by making Australian packaged food manufacturers follow stringent targets for sodium levels.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.11.2024

LiveLife 4G Watch AlarmLiveLife 4G Watch Alarm :: Hospital + Healthcare

The LiveLife 4G Watch Alarm is designed to fit into the wearer's daily life, offering discreet support and peace of mind with a modern look.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.11.2024

Lumia Care expands national network with SA acquisition

Australian healthcare group Lumia Care has expanded its presence to South Australia with the acquisition of Pop-Up Health, adding 330 nurses and care workers to its national network.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.11.2024

Ambu aScope 5 Uretero single-use scopesAmbu aScope 5 Uretero single-use scopes :: Hospital + Healthcare

The Ambu aScope 5 Uretero is a single-use scope designed to offer sharp vision and precise control, making it suitable for both routine and complex urological procedures.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.11.2024

Funding to support cervical cancer screening and treatment in the Pacific

The funding will enable UNSW Kirby Institute to support vital cervical screening and treatment services for over 130,000 women in seven countries.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

01.11.2024

Ambu aScope 5 Broncho single-use bronchoscopesAmbu aScope 5 Broncho single-use bronchoscopes :: Hospital + Healthcare

The Ambu aScope 5 Broncho combines the manoeuvrability and imaging needed in a bronchoscopy suite with the sterility and efficiency of the single-use concept.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

30.10.2024

Study offers clues on First Nations' susceptibility to infections

First Nations people globally are at high risk of severe respiratory viral diseases, including COVID-19, pandemic influenza and seasonal influenza.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

30.10.2024

Brain activity can help predict chronic pain a few days after injury

After only one to three days of a whiplash injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of 'cross-talk' between two regions of the brain.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

28.10.2024

New centralised health operations centre opens in WA

The new facility sees key health emergency services come together under one roof in the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC).

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

28.10.2024

Report reflects on gender diversity in digital health

While more women are choosing to continue their careers in digital heath, the gender pay gap continues to exist, according to the Gender Diversity in Australia's Digital Health Workforce 2024 Report.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

25.10.2024

Electricity zaps could help prevent wound infections

Researchers have designed a skin patch that can create the environment to allow electrical stimulation to reduce bacterial activity.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

25.10.2024

Insurers' push for vertical integration a threat to patient care: APHA

A new KPMG report, commissioned by Medibank, examines the potential economic benefits of expanding hospital care in the home.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

25.10.2024

'Digital twins' to predict cancer treatments outcomes

Researchers used digital twins to recreate published clinical trials and found that all digital trials accurately predicted the outcome of the actual trial.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

24.10.2024

Common antibiotic linked to rise of almost untreatable superbug

The eight-year study highlights the critical need for a deeper understanding of the negative impacts of antibiotic use.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

23.10.2024

Report makes 30 recommendations to tackle midwifery crisis

The midwifery workforce is in crisis, with a new report identifying widespread staffing shortages and not enough students in the pipeline to meet future needs.

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

23.10.2024

Financial stress and bariatric surgeries raise the risk of scurvy

Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency and was first linked to sailors during the Renaissance era, but it could be mistaken for other conditions, especially inflamed blood vessels (vasculitis).

Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin

22.10.2024

New health-based guidelines for PFAS in drinking water

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released updated draft guidelines for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.

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Govt appoints nine members to drive health tech reform

Nine nursing and midwifery organisations form an Alliance

Ramsay and Bupa launch new nursing exchange program

Calls for standardised clinical trial data sharing practices

Program found to reduce anxiety in children through art

New public health campaign to improve pregnancy outcomes

Feedback sought on genomic-led cancer control

Can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple

Nerve pain drugs found to increase hip fracture risk in older adults

Study identifies flaws in disease surveillance

The role of culture and connection in improving Aboriginal healthThe role of culture and connection in improving Aboriginal health :: Hospital + Healthcare

Nursing — women make up 90% of workforce, still waiting for equal pay

COP29: positioning health at the core of climate negotiationsCOP29: positioning health at the core of climate negotiations :: Hospital + Healthcare

Study could lead to cure for rare fatal skin disease

HNECC PHN installs preventive health service station

My Health Record: ADHA seeks industry input on support, maintenance

Burnet, Atomo to jointly develop active syphilis self-test

Project to end weight stigma in pregnancy careProject to end weight stigma in pregnancy care :: Hospital + Healthcare

Monash, Optiscan partner to develop AI-powered endoscopes

How meal timing impacts chronic disease risk in night shift workers

Review proposes major health system changes

Private Health CEO Forum to tackle financial viability issues

Medline introduces Namic Ready Set KitsMedline introduces Namic Ready Set Kits :: Hospital + Healthcare

Packaged foods: strict salt targets could prevent 40K cardiovascular events

LiveLife 4G Watch AlarmLiveLife 4G Watch Alarm :: Hospital + Healthcare

Lumia Care expands national network with SA acquisition

Ambu aScope 5 Uretero single-use scopesAmbu aScope 5 Uretero single-use scopes :: Hospital + Healthcare

Funding to support cervical cancer screening and treatment in the Pacific

Ambu aScope 5 Broncho single-use bronchoscopesAmbu aScope 5 Broncho single-use bronchoscopes :: Hospital + Healthcare

Study offers clues on First Nations' susceptibility to infections

Brain activity can help predict chronic pain a few days after injury

New centralised health operations centre opens in WA

Report reflects on gender diversity in digital health

Electricity zaps could help prevent wound infections

Insurers' push for vertical integration a threat to patient care: APHA

'Digital twins' to predict cancer treatments outcomes

Common antibiotic linked to rise of almost untreatable superbug

Report makes 30 recommendations to tackle midwifery crisis

Financial stress and bariatric surgeries raise the risk of scurvy

New health-based guidelines for PFAS in drinking water

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