Research suggests the diagnosis threshold for type 2 diabetes should be lowered in women under 50 years, since natural blood loss through menstruation could be affecting their blood sugar management. [ + ]

Researchers from the University of Queensland and The Alfred hospital have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma. [ + ]

The QIMR Berghofer research team has examined evidence that established people with hair loss can be more susceptible to skin cancers. [ + ]

A study has discovered that a blood test identifying specific proteins could assist concussion diagnosis following accidents, sport-related collisions or other injuries. [ + ]

Researchers have outlined mixed gender hospital rooms as an area of concern, calling for single gender hospital rooms in order to protect human rights of personal security and dignity. [ + ]

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises medical transport and landing operators to ensure procedures are sufficient to mitigate the risk of rotor wash. [ + ]

The partnership looks to drive automation in the delivery of statistical analyses for clinical and post-approval submission to regulatory authorities. [ + ]

The human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is spreading quickly in Australia, with New South Wales already reporting more than 1000 infections. [ + ]

The Australian Digital Health Agency has appointed Lyn McGrath as the Agency's new board Chair in place of outgoing chair Dr Elizabeth Deveny. [ + ]

A South Australian woman, named Alison Jane Mibus, has been sent to jail for pretending to be a registered health practitioner. [ + ]

The collaboration brings together Orion Health's Orchestral Health Intelligence Platform and Pieces' AI technology to provide an AI solution that delivers comprehensive, locally derived data to clinicians and caregivers. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has outlined activities to improve national dementia data and provide an evidence base for effective policy development, service provision and planning. [ + ]

The study looks to examine the significance of introducing a higher standard of tobacco licensing across the country to reduce the availability of tobacco and deter retailers. [ + ]

The redevelopment has added two patient wards, a diagnostic cardiology unit, an updated patient admissions area, a main reception, an expanded pharmacy and a cafe. [ + ]

The Victor Change Cardiac Research Institute and Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research partnership aims to strengthen heart research nationally. [ + ]