Monash will exploit the Apollo Hospitals database to implement clinical AI projects
Monash University’s Faculty of Information Technology has partnered with one of India’s largest hospital groups, Apollo Hospitals, to test and clinically validate artificial intelligence.
They signed a memorandum of understanding on sharing data and technology to advance digital health research.
As part of this, Monash will test and cross-validate artificial intelligence clinical work carried out at Apollo Hospitals, according to Head of IT at Monash’s Department of Digital Health Informatics and Professor Chris Bain.
Apollo Hospitals will provide access to its database of anonymized health data from more than 200 million patients, which can be used to train artificial intelligence algorithms to potentially detect major diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
The institutions also plan to organize an international event dedicated to research on artificial intelligence in health.
USD 8 million for the implementation of artificial intelligence in the care of the elderly
The federal government has made novel investments in its senior care research initiative.
Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) has received novel funding of A$13 million ($8.6 million), which will enable it to: support the implementation of novel technologies.
“The new round of funding will enable ARIIA to expand our local and international partnerships and implement scalable, evidence-based solutions across the sector, including with a focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital strategies,” CEO Reuben Jacob said in a statement.
An initial $34 million ($22 million) was invested in ARIIA at its founding in 2021.
SVHM implements microsurgical robotics
St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne (SVHM) recently began using a robotic surgical system provided by US company Medical Micro Instruments.
In a press release, SVHM stated that it is the first in the Asia-Pacific region to exploit the Symani RAS system. Robotic technology was used in microsurgery for lower limb reconstruction.
SVHM will exploit RAS in breast cancer, sarcoma, head and neck reconstruction, digital replantation and lymphedema treatment.
Clinical Labs implements e-applications
Pathology diagnostics provider Australian Clinical Labs recently adopted Magentus to electronically request pathology testing.
eRequests enables medical professionals to make direct digital referrals through Magentus practice management systems.
With this rollout, the eRequests network covers more than 1,300 ACL collection points, which Magentus says now covers nine of the 10 testing sites across the country. The solution has also been implemented at Sonic Healthcare and Healius.
Opening the first health checkup station in a Up-to-date England city
A community health screening station has been launched in a Up-to-date England town in Up-to-date South Wales to facilitate improve the health of rural and regional communities.
A self-service health station has been installed at Timbs Pharmacy in Glen Innes, operated by SiSU Health. It provides a health checkup in four minutes by measuring basic health indicators including weight, body composition, blood pressure and heart rate.
It also connects to the mobile app to provide personalized health reports and access to the user’s health data. Furthermore, it may advise users to consult their GP or pharmacist for any concerning results for further evaluation.
The project is part of a rural community health prevention initiative led by Primary Health Network in partnership with Hunter Up-to-date England and Central Coast Primary Health Network and the University of Up-to-date England.