How can healthtech improve patient care: Insights from global experts
The healthcare sector has experienced a significant transformation in past years due to the digitalisation of healthcare services and associated ecosystems, providing both opportunities and challenges when it comes to patient care.
Australian launch of digital health ecosystem
RMIT has partnered with the European Connection Health Alliance (ECHAlliance) for the launch of a digital health ecosystem in Australia that will strengthen the connections between patients, clinicians, researchers, policy makers, technology providers and the community.
New support for women experiencing early menopause
A new digital resource has brought together the stories of women experiencing early menopause, helping to inform and support others facing the under-recognised condition.
Immune ‘control switch’ could prevent brain injury in premature babies
Researchers have discovered an immune control switch that could protect the brains of premature babies, who often suffer brain injuries when their immune response goes into overdrive.
Predictive analytics to keep more aged care residents out of Emergency
New software to analyse the clinical data of aged care residents for signs of deteriorating health could reduce emergency hospitalisations and allow more time for end of life plans.
Better wages, better care: improving the aged care sector
In her submission and evidence to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, RMIT’s Professor Sara Charlesworth urged the Federal Government to address wages and working conditions.
Creating exceptional student experiences to get top spot
RMIT has ranked as the number one Victorian University for student engagement in the 2020 Good Universities Guide.
Human trials begin for first generation gas sensing capsule
Clinical trials of an electronic capsule that measures gases in the gut, first developed at RMIT, have begun in Melbourne.
