ANZ news
ML tool predicts Parkinson's onset
A research team from the University of New South Wales, together with their collaborators from Boston University, has come up with an AI tool that could be potentially used to predict Parkinson's disease years before the onset of initial symptoms.
The machine learning tool called CRANK-MS, (Classification and Ranking Analysis using Neural network generates...
annalise.ai expands to India
AI radiology company annalise.ai is continuing its global expansion with the opening of its first location in India.
Its entry into one of the fastest-growing medical device markets in the world aligns with its fast-paced growth trajectory while increasing its visibility and capabilities in other new markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and...
1st Group sells MyHeath1st to HealthShare
ASX-listed 1st Group has sold its human health bookings business to digital health firm HealthShare for A$1.25 million ($830,000).
According to corporate disclosure, 1st Group is divesting its healthcare service search and appointment bookings platform MyHealth1st to plug cash outflows while focusing its capital investments on its other businesses,...
Researchers from Monash University's Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health have developed a mobile app that helps personalise the sleep-wake cycle of hospital shift workers.
HOW IT WORKS
The app called SleepSync entirely tailors a sleep-wake cycle to an individual user by taking into account their calendar for work and personal commitments and daily logging of actual sleep/wake times and...
See-Mode receives ANZ approvals for its AI breast, thyroid imaging solution
Melbourne-based See-Mode Technologies have recently obtained regulatory approvals in Australia and New Zealand for its AI-powered breast and thyroid ultrasound solution. It is now looking to work with healthcare providers in the region to deploy its software technology.
See-Mode uses AI to detect lesions in ultrasound...
Australian startup Mindset Health has scooped up $12 million in a Series A funding round led by King River Capital. The round was also joined by Tenmile, Yard Ventures, WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg, Linktree founders Anthony Zaccaria and Nick Humphreys, and Banana Capital, among others.
Launched in 2018, the company develops a range of hypnosis-based DTx apps which address health conditions...
A new study has uncovered unsafe prescribing practices promoted by some instant prescription service apps in Australia.
Done by researchers from the University of Western Australia, the study assessed the adherence to safety standards of seven prescription request apps available around the country.
FINDINGS
The findings, published in the Pharmacy journal of the Multidisciplinary Digital...
Telstra Health names new CTO
Farhoud Salimi, eHealth NSW executive director of service delivery, is filling up the vacant CTO role at Telstra Health.
He will be assuming the position starting on 17 April, succeeding Russel Duncan who retired by the end of 2022.
"[He] brings a unique set of skills that will enhance our ability to deliver for our customers and continue to build a safe and reliable...
Sydney-based SimConverse has collected A$1.5 million (around $987,000) in a seed funding round led by Folklore Ventures, with participation from Artesian.
WHAT IT DOES
Founded in 2020, SimConverse is a simulation platform that uses generative AI to play the role of any patient, colleague or casualty for healthcare communications training. It is made to be adaptable and customisable to suit the...
The University of Queensland is now expanding its aphasia therapy programme to reach more patients living in rural and regional areas.
A year since it was launched at Metro North Health’s Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service in Brisbane, the Comprehensive High-Dose Aphasia Treatment (CHAT) programme will be tried out in seven hospitals and health service sites in Queensland, New South...
