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New charity helps older Aussies fight back against online scams
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 25, 2024

A new charity called Kick-Ass Seniors has launched in Australia to help people over 65 who have been tricked by online scammers or want to

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Be connected
Technology
Over 2M seniors get tech savvy through Be Connected program
Ritchelle Drilon May 23, 2024

The internet is no longer just for the young! Over 2 million seniors in Australia have learned how to use the internet and digital technology

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polypharmacy
Technology
ChatGPT shows promise for managing polypharmacy among elderly
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 18, 2024

Many older adults deal with polypharmacy, taking five or more medications simultaneously, which raises the risk of harmful drug interactions. Sorting through these medications to

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eye
Technology
Innovative eye screening system aims to prevent blindness
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 16, 2024

The University of Notre Dame Australia is pioneering a groundbreaking digital eye screening system equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to combat preventable eye diseases that

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Australia
Technology
Unlocking Australia’s potential in surgical AI
Healthcare Channel Admin Apr 2, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has huge potential to improve surgeries and patient care. But first, Australia needs proper guidelines to make sure AI is used

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social media
Technology
Elderly Australians hit hardest by social media scams
Healthcare Channel Admin Apr 2, 2024

Online scammers are targeting a specific group of people in Australia, deceiving them and stealing substantial amounts of money each year, which is a troubling

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stroke
Healthcare, Technology
NSW Ambulance spearheads historic stroke care trial
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 1, 2024

NSW Ambulance is making history as the first emergency service worldwide to trial state-of-the-art stroke care technology in the field. The innovative initiative aims to

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leaders
Technology
Free training courses to cultivate dementia care leaders
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 20, 2024

A new nationwide program is set to revolutionise dementia care in Australia by cultivating a network of leaders dedicated to supporting individuals living with the

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exercise
Technology
Study finds exercise apps lack adaptation for older users
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 15, 2024

Physical exercise plays a crucial role in healthy ageing, but are exercise apps meeting the needs of older adults? Researchers led by physiotherapist Luis Soto

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trust
Healthcare, Opinion, Technology
Utilising IT observability to foster patient well-being and trust
Richard Gerdis Dec 14, 2023

Trust is the bedrock of any effective healthcare system as it fosters the relationship between patients, practitioners and institutions. It is a delicate currency, earned

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sound
Technology
Tech allows blind users to play via sound
Ritchelle Drilon Dec 7, 2023

A University of Sydney Engineering Honours student is developing technology to allow people with low vision and blindness to play ping pong using sound. Working with ARIA

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Qscan
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Technology
Qscan taps Microsoft to boost radiologist productivity
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 30, 2023

Qscan Group, employing almost 1,500 people – including nearly 170 radiologists – and serving roughly 2 million patients every year across its six brands. Qscan

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