Review of Independent Medical Research Institutes Welcomed

The Australian Government's review of independent Medical Research Institutes (iMRIs) has been welcomed by the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI).

Australian Researchers Share Prime Minister's Prize for Science

Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic and Professor Ingrid Scheffer have been jointly awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for Science for their work revealing the genetics of epilepsy.

Australia Extends Investment in Vaccine Alliance

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has announced Australia will extend its investment in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

New Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test

University of Melbourne researchers have developed a non-invasive blood test that could diagnose early onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with increased accuracy.

Physiotherapists Push to Refer Directly to Specialists

Physiotherapists are pushing to have changes to legislation which will enable them to refer patients to medical specialists.

Immunology Research Wins CSL Young Florey Medal

The inaugural CSL Young Florey Medal has been awarded to Professor Carola Vinuesa from the Australian National University for her research into how the immune system produces antibodies to fight disease.

Alzheimer’s Australia Announces New National CEO

Alzheimer's Australia has announced Ms Carol Bennett as the new Chief Executive Officer. She will commence her new role before Christmas 2014.

Independent Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation

Health Minister Peter Dutton and Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash have appointed an Expert Panel Review of Medicines and Medical Device Regulation, to take place in the second quarter of 2015.

Industry Q&A - Queensland health initiates nurse endoscopy program

Médecins Sans Frontières Suspends Services in Gondama

 Médecins Sans Frontières cannot guarantee its overwhelmed teams can meet the extremely high quality needed to treat patients and protect Médecins Sans Frontières' staff and from infection.

National Institute for Dementia Research Opens EOI

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has opened an Expression-of-Interest (EOI) process for organisations interested in providing services to establish the National Institute for Dementia Research.

Telstra launches new eHealth Business

Telstra has officially launched a new business division, Telstra Health, in its bid to provide integrated eHealth solutions.

Royal North Shore Hospital Under Threat of Sale

Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) in Sydney is under threat of sale or long-term lease of it's southern campus.

B Vitamins Effective in Treating Depression

Supplementing current anti-depressant medication with B vitamins improves response to treatment, according to a study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.

Elective Surgery Waiting Time Figures Released

Australian public hospitals admitted almost 700,000 patients from elective surgery waiting lists in 2013-14 according to a new report Australian hospital statistics 2013-14: elective surgery waiting times.