Reports suggest a delay in the implementation of the highly anticipated new Aged Care Act, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at transforming the aged care sector. While the initial commencement date was set for ...
A routine blood test that measures a patient’s inflammation levels could improve the early diagnosis and management of a wide range of debilitating autoimmune diseases. The Systemic Inflammation Index (SII) uses information from routine laboratory ...
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) is revolutionising dementia care with the launch of its groundbreaking online tool, Learning Pathways, aimed at setting new benchmarks for excellence in dementia care. The innovative platform sets the standard for ...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently reached a decision in the Aged Care Work Value Case, announcing an increase to the minimum wage for employees under certain awards. This outcome is a win for these ...
The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has been granted an unfunded extension by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), providing an additional 18 months to embed its research, education, translation and commercialisation ...
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 safely and ethically in operating rooms according to experts. In ...
Researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered that ultrasound therapy can improve cognition in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease without specifically targeting amyloid plaque in the brain. Dr Gerhard Leinenga and Professor Jürgen Götz ...
Older Aussies could be a lot less likely to take a dangerous tumble, thanks to an important new research project. Scientists at James Cook University are leading a $4 million study that could decrease the ...
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 trend. Financial losses suffered by unsuspecting Australians as a result ...
Aged care is the largest job sector in the country, an industry that is only going to continue to grow as the population ages. By 2066, nearly one quarter of Australians will be aged 65 ...
New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast sheds light on how older drivers can make informed decisions about retiring from driving, emphasising the importance of proactive planning. In two recent papers published in ...
Australia is on the brink of a groundbreaking transformation in healthcare, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the sector. A recent report from CSIRO sheds light on the remarkable era of AI ...