Industry News
New cancer clinical trial platform launched in Melbourne
A new clinical trial platform, the Brain-POP (brain perioperative), will enable doctors to precisely see the effect of a new drug therapy on a patient's brain cancer for the first time, by comparing tumour samples before and after treatment. [ + ]
COVID-19 and future neurodegenerative disease risks
Research led by The University of Queensland has found COVID-19 activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson's disease. [ + ]
New $400 million investment in SA Health
The Australian Government will partner with the South Australian Government to deliver $400 million to upgrade Flinders Medical Centre. [ + ]
$18 million expansion for Cairns Private Hospital
The development will include two new theatres to cater for the demand for private health care in the region. [ + ]
2022 HESTA Excellence Awards — finalists announced
Twenty-four organisations and teams from the disability, allied health, aged care and community services sectors have been announced as finalists. [ + ]
SMS Healthcare acquires Sydney Eye Clinic
Private health care provider SMS Healthcare has expanded its eye surgery services with new ophthalmology acquisitions. [ + ]
Alcon appoints new Cluster Franchise Head, Surgical
Eye care business Alcon ANZ has announced the appointment of Penny Stewart, from Abbott Medical ANZ, to lead Alcon's Surgical Franchise. [ + ]
Evolt 360 strengthens health data security
In the wake of recent high-profile cyber attacks, health monitoring technology company Evolt 360 has undertaken extensive auditing and certification. [ + ]
Mixed reality 3D hologram technology used in surgery
Digital holograms are an emerging tool in operating rooms across the globe. Now, a HoloLens mixed reality headset has been used during surgery. [ + ]
$45 million investment in children's cancer research
The Children's Cancer Foundation has announced a significant milestone in its vision to increase survival rates and quality of life for children with cancer. [ + ]
Federal Budget 2022–23 health highlights
The Albanese government has delivered its first budget, with $104.1bn overall spending on health and $30.6bn on aged care. [ + ]
We must act now to save lives, ABS data confirms
Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed 3144 Australians died by suicide in 2021, compared to 3139 in 2020. Eight to nine people die by suicide every day. [ + ]
German modular design for Australian hospitals
The popularity of sustainable modular construction is transforming healthcare construction throughout the world. Australia is fast adopting this trend. [ + ]
Aeromedical retrieval education aids clinical practice
Senior doctors and nurses recently engaged in a residential workshop in aeromedical retrieval to enhance their clinical practice. [ + ]
Risk–benefit analysis of using opioids in EDs
A systematic review of 42 academic research articles has found that the risk–benefit balance of using opioids in the ED setting remains unclear. [ + ]
