Roundup: Australian TGA clears new TALi attention training device and other briefings

TALi wins Australian approval for cognitive attention training device

TALi Digital, an ASX-listed developer of diagnostic and therapeutic tools to improve attention in children, has received approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration for its latest ReadyAttentionGo!

The software as a medical device, available on digital tablets, serves as a cognitive trainer that helps develop attention skills in children aged 3 to 10 through digital games. This is an additional tool designed to be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

EpiSoft integrates cancer management platform with My Health Record

Episoft now allows users of its medical oncology and administration platform to upload treatment cycle summaries directly to My Health Record.

The healthcare information technology developer has been working with the Australian Digital Health Agency to integrate its platform with MHR, according to a press release.

The integration now allows oncology providers to upload treatment event summaries as well as specialist letters to MHR through the EpiSoft platform. Now they can also access their patient’s MHR information through EpiSoft’s existing document viewer.

Unichem and Life Pharmacy launch one app

Pharmacy brands Green Cross Health Unichem and Life Pharmacy have introduced a single mobile application for ordering medicines.

Available on iOS and Android devices, the Unichem and Life Pharmacy app connects consumers to their local pharmacy, which in turn can access their personal medication records in real time.

Other features of the app include reminders for medications, pre-orders, and pharmacy bookings. It also has a care mode that allows the patient’s family members to manage their medications on their behalf.

The app, according to Green Cross Health, replaces the old text alert system Unichem and Life Pharmacy used to offer their customers to remind them of their next collection of prescription drugs. “Our new app is like having a pharmacy in your pocket,” said Alison Van Wyck, COO of Unichem and Life Pharmacy Group.

Medtech Global and Manage My Health announce ALEX integration

New Zealand medical IT companies Medtech Global and Manage My Health have collaborated to improve interoperability.

Medtech has integrated its Application Layer EXchange (ALEX) API into the Manage My Health patient portal, which is currently used by more than 1.5 million users in New Zealand.

In addition to existing patient interaction features, this integration brings new capabilities to the Manage My Health portal, including real-time appointment scheduling, patient self-registration, and secure access to related information.