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Healthcare
How do we integrate telehealth into existing models of care?
Low urgency presentations to emergency departments (EDs) are a significant issue throughout Australia, representing around one third of all ED patients. The bulk of these presentations are from 15-35 years-olds, with people aged 65 and older also making up a large portion. The issue places undue stress on ED workers and affects access to primary…
19 Apr 2023, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
The risk of poorly-considered rail safety technologies
When implementing a new piece of rail safety equipment, a common mistake is to not consider how it relates to its broader operating environment, or the people who will use it. Generic technologies, like off-the-shelf ATPs, often boast impressive safety capabilities. But, as rail researcher and psychologist, Professor Anjum Naweed, points out, even the most…
19 Apr 2023, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Thriving with dementia – how this man reinvented himself after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
When renowned Dementia advocate William Yeates received his Alzheimer’s diagnosis at just 59 years of age, he entered a dark period of his life. The former pharmacist, physics teacher, and deputy school head once took pride in his photographic memory and was able to recall the names of thousands of his students. When he began…
6 Apr 2023, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Next Generation Q&A with Bryan Law
Ever since he was a kid, Bryan Law, loved discovering how things work and creating something out of nothing. From his first Lego set to his current role as a senior systems engineer with Queensland Rail, Bryan has applied this passion and ingenuity to solving complex problems through the systems engineering, systems thinking approach. It should…
5 Apr 2023, by [email protected]Healthcare | Technology
What needs to happen before we can pursue psychedelic medicine?
The role of medicinal psychedelics in treating psychiatric conditions is increasingly being supported by clinical trials, sparking a significant rise in industry investment over the last few years. At present, around eighty drug companies, globally, are pursuing psychedelic medicines and, in 2021, more than $370 million was channelled into the sector. By 2027, the global…
29 Mar 2023, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Patients with regional musculoskeletal pain may be receiving unnecessary tests, medications and referrals, researcher says
Regional musculoskeletal pain in the low back, neck, shoulder or knee is among the most common reason people seek health care in Australia. The majority of these presentations only require reassurance and advice, as they are likely to improve quickly without treatment. However, new research by Monash University has suggested a high proportion have tests,…
24 Mar 2023, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Next Generation Q&A with Sam Stojanovski
Following up from her winning scholarship idea of giving ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ a zero-emissions makeover, we had the pleasure of catching up Aurecon’s Sam Stojanovski for our latest instalment of the Next Generation Q&A. An enthusiastic champion of rail's benefits, Sam shares her excitement in the new technologies changing industry and the real impacts…
21 Mar 2023, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Speaker spotlight: Charlotte Moss, Rio Tinto
Having carved out a successful career in the male-dominated world of engineering in the rail industry, Charlotte Moss knows from first-hand experience exactly what it takes to succeed. She is an engineering and leadership professional delivering a technical, complex and safety-critical multi-million-dollar portfolio including one of Australia’s biggest and most complex rail automation projects. Recognized by…
21 Mar 2023, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Identifying red flags in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery candidates
CONFERENCE WEBSITE BOOK NOW An experienced cosmetic or reconstructive surgeon knows that various cohorts of people are not good candidates for surgery, for reasons other than their physical health. People who live with mental health conditions, abusive partners, or who have unrealistic expectations, often become dissatisfied with the outcome of surgery, irrespective of how well…
21 Mar 2023, by Amy SarcevicTechnology | Transport & Logistics
What makes for quality rail turnout maintenance?
Bearing the movement of vehicles as they transfer between tracks means that rail turnouts endure high dynamic forces and often wear out quickly. For this reason, the cost of maintaining a turnout throughout its lifecycle can be significant – sometimes exceeding the price of acquisition. However, as Daniel Cuddy, Engineering Manager at voestalpine Railway Systems…
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