Here are a few I have come across the last week or so. Note: Each link is followed by a title and a few paragraphs. For the full article click on the link above title of the article. Note also that full access to some links may require site registration or subscription payment.
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A very quiet week – just the odd article!
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AI to the rescue of stroke victims
By AFP
7:04PM December 27, 2022
Artificial intelligence technology has helped to triple the number of stroke victims who recover to a point where they can perform daily activities, according to new research released on Tuesday.
Early-stage analysis of more than 111,000 suspected stroke patients whose care included use of the technology found it reduced the time between being seen by a doctor and treatment beginning by over 60 minutes, leading to improved results.
The proportion who were able to resume day-to-day activities increased from 16 per cent to 48 per cent, the analysis of the Brainomix e-Stroke imaging platform found.
The technology, developed by British med-tech firm Brainomix, is being used across 11 stroke treatment networks in the UK’s National Health Service to diagnose strokes and determine the best treatment.
In Australia, 27,428 Australians experienced a stroke for the first time in 2020 and more than 445,000 were living with the effects of stroke, according to Stroke Foundation data.
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Medibank faces new year reckoning over hack attacks
By Colin Kruger
December 30, 2022 — 12.05am
Health insurer and notable data breach victim Medibank Private’s management will be bracing for a brisk start to the new year, once the two reports examining whether they should cop the blame for the most damaging hack attack in Australia are handed down.
Regulators and proxy advisers have already made it clear that Medibank’s high command should suffer repercussions, both in terms of pay and job loss, if the reports find the insurer’s cyber defences to be wanting.
Medibank’s independent review by KPMG is unlikely to be completed by the time corporate reporting season rolls around in February, but the private health insurer will almost certainly provide an update to the market on preliminary findings.
But the more significant report will be the one to be delivered by Australia’s privacy watchdog, which announced in December that it will conduct a formal investigation into the health insurer’s handling of customer data following the breach.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) said its investigation will focus on whether Medibank took reasonable steps to protect the personal information it held from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
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$35m ‘debacle’ IT system ‘contributed to closure of birthing services’
“Alternate solutions” will be considered to replace a bungled $35m Queensland Health IT project, amid claims the “debacle” contributed to the loss of medical expertise across Cape York and the closure of Cooktown’s birthing services.
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https://maribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au/news/stay-safe-this-summer/
Stay safe this summer
29/12/2022
Summer is a time for outdoor activities, BBQs, and soaking up the sunshine, yet the Australian Digital Health Agency is encouraging residents, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, to be aware of the potential health hazards that can come with the warmer weather.
Below are some things to watch out for and tips on how to stay safe and healthy this summer:
Heat stroke: When the body is unable to regulate its temperature, it can lead to heat stroke. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, rapid heartbeat, and loss of consciousness. To prevent heat stroke, stay hydrated, avoid excessive alcohol consumption, and take frequent breaks in a cool place.
Sunburn: Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause sunburn, which can increase the risk of skin cancer. To protect yourself from sunburn, apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30, wear protective clothing, and avoid the sun during the peak hours of 10 am to 4 pm.
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Enjoy!
David.
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