Australian Health Journal

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Dental Innovation Medical Devices New Content Robotics Startup

Lasers in dental treatment without needles and drills

By Australian Health Journal — 1 year ago

In 2017, Dr. Omar Zuaiter and Alaa Habeb launched Dentroid, a dental technology startup with a mission to make dentistry a kinder and friendlier experience for patients and dentists using photonics (using laser technology) and robotics, as alternatives to needles, drills and sprays. The vision for the startup is to have dentistry adopt laser technology, addressing the root causes of dental pain & anxiety, and create a pain-free dental experience.

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Bowel and Intestine Colostomy Funding and Operating Models Government New Content Nursing

Still seeking outcomes after 6th Stoma Appliance Scheme Schedule Review

By Australian Health Journal — 1 year ago

50,000 Australians have undergone the trauma and challenge of having a stoma inserted. Whilst the Australian Government invests in the appliances and products they need through the Stoma Appliance Scheme (SAS), this list is dated and doesn’t include as many of the products available in other countries. A new report commissioned by the Stoma Industry Association (SIA) shows Australia lagging countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Spain in supporting ostomates (people with a stoma).

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General Practice Nephrology New Content Nursing Primary Care Primary Health

Updated handbook on chronic kidney disease management in primary care

By Australian Health Journal — 1 year ago

Kidney Health Australia’s latest kidney disease guide for primary care practitioners is expected to be pivotal in slowing down the rates of kidney failure, which have doubled in the past 20 years and if left unchecked will grow by a further 42% by 2030, according to the health charity.

With specific reference to new kidney treatments and culturally safe kidney care for First Nations Australians, the 5th edition of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management in Primary Care handbook, known as the ‘kidney bible’, is a significant step-up in enabling earlier diagnosis of kidney disease for GPs and other front-line healthcare professionals.

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New Content Occupational Therapy People in healthcare South Australia

Occupational therapy creates profound impacts on client and patient lives

By Australian Health Journal — 1 year ago

Margeaux Bartholomew-Carle is an Adelaide based registered Occupational Therapist and the Founder and CEO of Ardant.

Throughout her career, Margeaux has worked in various settings, including aged care, disability, assistive technology, prescription, and mental health. This diverse experience has deepened her understanding of the different needs among client groups.

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Emergency Department New Content Paediatric

Gold Coast paediatric emergency nurse leads world’s largest study in securement

By Australian Health Journal — 1 year ago

Brooke Charters is a dynamic Paediatric Emergency Nurse who works at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Queensland. Brooke’s research became the world’s largest study of its kind and in May 2024 the results of the study were published in JAMA Pediatrics. Her mission is to drive change and enhance the hospital experience for children globally.

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New Content Pharmacy Scope of Practice

Reflecting on a pivotal year for pharmacy

By Australian Health Journal — 1 year ago

Dr. Kate Wang, a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy at RMIT University and Adjunct Senior Lecturer, University of Western Australia, has over a decade of experience in both hospital and community pharmacy settings.

Dr Wang spoke to Australian Health Journal on some of the key topics in 2024 that have been pivotal as a pharmacist, academic and researcher for the pharmacy profession.

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Health System New Content Preventive Health Public Health South Australia

South Australia prioritises preventive health

By Australian Health Journal — 1 year ago

On 28th November 2024, the SA Parliament passed legislation to make preventive health a key part of South Australian health system for the first time, through a new agency aptly named Preventive Health SA.

Preventive Health SA will lead evidence-informed and innovative action to prevent and reduce the burden of non-communicable health conditions and improve health equity across the South Australia population.

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Charities Health System Homeless New Content New South Wales People in healthcare Pharmacy Pharmacy Society of Australia Scope of Practice Victoria

More health care volunteers needed for Street Side Medics

By Australian Health Journal — 1 year ago

Identifying a gap in the healthcare of vulnerable people in New South Wales, Dr Daniel Nour founded Street Side Medics in August 2020, a not-for-profit, GP-led mobile medical service for people experiencing homelessness.

Dr. Daniel Nour is a cardiology advanced trainee at Royal North Shore Hospital and the founder of Street Side Medics, a mobile medical service dedicated to providing GP-led care to individuals experiencing homelessness. The initiative started from a customised van, which serves as a medical clinic, visiting food services and shelters across New South Wales and recently Victoria. Street Side Medics offers free medical care without requiring documentation, ID, or a Medicare card.

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Health System New Content Pharmacy Pharmacy Society of Australia Scope of Practice

Ready to unleash the potential of the pharmacist health workforce 

By Australian Health Journal — 1 year ago

Last week, Associate Professor Fei Sim the National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), the peak body representing 39,000 pharmacists across Australia’s health system, spoke to Australian Health Journal about the release of the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review. The review and final report sets out to create a clear pathway for health professionals to contribute more to our health system and practice to their full and top of scope.

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Clinical Trials New Content Population Rural and Remote Telehealth

Australian Teletrial Program reaches significant milestones in trials and participants

By Australian Health Journal — 1 year ago

Launched in 2022, the Australian Teletrial Program is an initiative designed to improve access to clinical trials for people living in regional and remote areas of Australia. It uses telemedicine and digital technologies to enable patients to participate in clinical trials without needing to travel long distances to major metropolitan centres, which can often be a barrier to participation for those in rural and isolated locations.

Recently Australian Health Journal met with Kaye Hewson, Director, Australian Teletrials Program, who spoke about the program’s recent achievements.

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