Industry News
$5 million funding boost for cancer research
The Minister for Health and Aged Care announced $5.15 million in research funding through Cancer Australia's Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme. [ + ]
Exercise is medicine for cancer — every dose counts
Researchers from Edith Cowan University have revealed the chemical benefits of exercise for cancer patients — even when the disease is advanced. [ + ]
Family violence podcast for health workers
Family violence is a major health issue that occurs across all ages and socioeconomic and demographic groups, but which predominantly affects women and children. [ + ]
Aust health sector dominates race to invest in the metaverse
A global study has revealed that businesses within Australia's healthcare sector are ahead of other nations with plans to launch initiatives in the metaverse. [ + ]
Threats for reporting unsafe cosmetic surgery
Recent consultation about the safety of cosmetic surgery has revealed that some notifiers were threatened with legal action against them if they made a complaint. [ + ]
Low-fat diet could help stop cancer growth: study
A new study has found that food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers with gene mutations that can't grow without lipids. [ + ]
'Medical misogyny' across health system to go under microscope
From delayed diagnosis, to overprescribing, to dismissal of pain and other symptoms, there are unique challenges that women and girls face that lead to poorer health outcomes. [ + ]
Pilot trial sees tumours shrink or disappear in 78% patients
A small CAR-T-cell therapy trial of patients with lymphoma of the brain and/or spinal cord has shown signs of efficacy. [ + ]
Elective surgeries lowest in a decade: AIHW
The number of patients treated in the 2021–22 financial year from Australia's public hospital elective surgery waiting lists fell to the lowest level since 2010–11. [ + ]
Hesitation about potential change to bowel cancer testing
New research suggests those at risk of bowel cancer would need convincing of potential changes to surveillance techniques and timelines. [ + ]
Data highlights importance of GPs, continuity of care
New data analysis shows that patients who follow up with a GP after hospitalisation are much less likely to need to return to hospital. [ + ]
$34m raised for needle-free vaccine patch
Vaxxas, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has raised AU$34m to advance a clinical pipeline and scale manufacturing of its needle-free vaccine patch. [ + ]
Australia 'behind' on cancer liquid biopsy technology
Researchers at UNSW Sydney are developing safer, less invasive approaches to biopsy tumours. [ + ]
Faulty batches of bipolar, epilepsy drug distributed in Aust: study
Faulty batches of generic lamotrigine tablets — an anti-convulsant drug commonly used for treating bipolar disorder and epilepsy — are being dispensed to patients in Australia. [ + ]
CSL Florey Medal for malaria drug resistance research
Melbourne scientist Professor Alan Cowman AC has won the $50,000 CSL Florey Medal for Lifetime Achievement for revealing how malaria parasites infect humans. [ + ]
