Latest Patient Safety News

Austco Healthcare has landed a $2.1 million deal to supply its Tacera nurse call system for a major new patient and surgical tower at Toronto Western Hospital, marking a significant step in its North American expansion.

Austco Healthcare has renewed its preferred supplier agreement with a major US healthcare provider, continuing supply of its Tacera nurse call systems to 180 hospitals across 30 states. This extension builds on a lucrative five-year partnership worth over A$49 million.

Argenica Therapeutics has completed patient dosing in its Phase 2 trial of ARG-007 for acute ischaemic stroke, with topline data expected in Q3 2025. The company also plans to submit its Investigational New Drug application and Fast Track request to the FDA imminently.

Alcidion has secured its first contract in Wales with Hywel Dda University Health Board, deploying its Miya Precision Platform to enhance patient flow and clinical communication over five years.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to escalate dosing in its clinical trial for Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, marking a pivotal step in developing a treatment for this currently untreatable blinding disease.

Tryptamine Therapeutics has reported successful Phase 1b results for its IV-infused psilocin candidate TRP-8803 and promising interim data for oral psilocybin TRP-8802 in IBS treatment, while securing $6 million in new funding to accelerate clinical development.

Argenica Therapeutics has received a positive safety review from its independent DSMB for the Phase 2 trial of ARG-007 in acute ischaemic stroke patients, with dosing now 86% complete and full recruitment expected by early Q2 2025.