Medical Technology
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Australian researchers developing a test to predict premature labour AAP - 13-02-2018
Researchers will test more than 3000 pregnant women in Melbourne in a bid to develop a test to predict who will give birth prematurely. Australian
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An electronic capsule has been found to be safe to use in people AAP - 09-01-2018
A swallowable sensor that detects intestinal gases has been found to be safe to use in people, paving the way for new approaches in diagnosing gut problems.
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Wearable devices to remotely manage patient chronic conditions HealthTimes - 20-12-2017
Wearable devices to remotely manage patient chronic conditions are set to become available for the medical profession as part of an Australian first. The move
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Frozen blood for Defence Force to use in war zones AAP - 17-11-2017
New technology has been unveiled at the Australian Red Cross Blood Service that will send frozen blood to the front line to save lives. Australians
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AI is being used to empower the blind AAP - 16-11-2017
Vision impaired Australians now have access to a free app that narrates the world around them in real time using artificial intelligence. Artificial
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Australian fertility app supporting couples through IVF treatment HealthTimes - 30-11-2020
Australian couples undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) may now benefit from an innovative and freely-available app which provides a comprehensive calendar tool that spans
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Australian researchers develop a world-first app to test for delirium HealthTimes - 18-10-2017
A team of Australian researchers has developed a world-first app that will test for delirium in patients being admitted into Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The iPad app will
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Biomedical engineers developed a stretchy glue that heals wounds in 60 seconds AAP - 05-10-2017
The MeTro surgical glue is based on a natural human protein and has the potential to save lives because it seals life-threatening wounds in seconds.
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Healthcare workers want greater say on technology investment HealthTimes - 26-09-2017
A rising population and rapidly ageing demographic are combining to place significant challenges on the delivery of healthcare services to Australians that only digital transformation
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New study measures human-robot relations HealthTimes - 19-09-2017
A QUT researcher is leading a new study to evaluate human-robot interactions as technology reshapes health care. The Faculty of Health’s
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Revolutionary 'smart' glasses for the vision impaired launch in Australia HealthTimes - 13-09-2017
In a national first, South Australian charity, The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) is the first organisation to bring breakthrough eyewear technology to Australia, giving
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Perth clinical research company using electronic data capture to improve health of Australians HealthTimes - 18-08-2017
A Perth research company which is using cloud based technology to record data on their patients and participants involved in ground-breaking clinical trials, say the immediacy
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Life and limb could be saved with a device invented by Melbourne medical experts AAP - 15-08-2017
A device invented by a team of Melbourne medical experts could save thousands of limbs and lives. Life and limb could be saved with a device
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Innovative digital collaboration brings the future of patient education to GPs and Pharmacists HealthTimes - 27-07-2017
An innovative digital collaboration between Healthily and Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) will soon give 800 health professionals in Western Victoria access
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How Much Do Australian Healthcare Providers Rely on Australian Made Healthcare Equipment? HealthTimes - 21-06-2017
When you use a specialist piece of healthcare technology, machinery or equipment, you may not give a second thought to where it was made. However, what a lot of people in
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Entrepreneurship course gives rise to med-tech startups HealthTimes - 22-05-2017
A fashionable pair of earrings for women with gestational diabetes that automatically monitors and helps control blood glucose levels and a device to help brain to
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People with perforated eardrums will put their faith in silkworms AAP - 22-05-2017
New human trials will start this year to help people with perforated eardrums and chronic middle ear disease thanks to experts in Perth and Melbourne.
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An entrepreneurial approach is needed to save the medical innovation funding crisis HealthTimes - 02-05-2017
Australia needs to look to the entrepreneurial approach of the United States to encourage more funding when it comes to driving commercialisation of medical research in Australia.
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New MediTracker app keeps your patients safe HealthTimes - 28-03-2017
A next generation smartphone app for patients to view their medical summary has finally been created, overcoming issues that have plagued previous online patient management

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