New research evaluating the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early autism signs has predicted a three-dollar return to Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for every dollar invested in therapy. [ + ]

A significantly increased risk of anxiety was found in children diagnosed with asthma, according to a University of Queensland study. [ + ]

Dr Philip's Review also found that the overwhelming majority of health practitioners are well meaning and protective of Medicare, and they provide a high level of care to their patients. [ + ]

Around 17.5% of the adult population, roughly 1 in 6 people worldwide, experience infertility, showing the urgent need to increase access to affordable, high-quality fertility care. [ + ]

Alfred Health has rolled out Alcidion's Miya Precision modules to create a command centre to support the oversight and management of patient flow and care pathways. [ + ]

A new 75-bed private hospital has opened in the Health Wellbeing and Education precinct of Sunshine Private Hospital. [ + ]

Alfred Health has partnered with DHCRC and Monash University to review the effectiveness of two digital health initiatives implemented at three hospitals in Victoria. [ + ]

The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a 'world-first' framework that addresses the demands and challenges for registered nurses in rural and regional Australia. [ + ]

A Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH)-led trial is set to explore whether a newer muscle relaxant reversal drug can help reduce the number of post-surgical lung complications. [ + ]

Sydney will host MedInfo 2023 at the International Convention Centre from 8–12 July 2023, where the theme will be 'The future is accessible'. [ + ]

Scientists are keen to follow up on the Raine Study — one of the world's largest multigenerational cohort studies into familial risk factors for disease. [ + ]

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool to improve the safe use of intravenous heparin is being developed by researchers at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH). [ + ]

Diabetes Victoria celebrates its 70‐year anniversary and reports that diabetes prevalence rates are continuing to grow at a concerning rate, but there is hope. [ + ]

The federal government has increased the commitment for endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics across all states and territories from 16 to 20. [ + ]

First Nations representatives will be central to regulatory decisions where Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples are involved. [ + ]