Industry News
Gene tech helps transform patient outcomes in rare diseases
Spinal muscular atrophy and cystic fibrosis are among the rare diseases being explored by UNSW Medicine & Health researchers. [ + ]
Hansen Yuncken to deliver UNSW Health Translation Hub
The next phase of the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct is set to take flight, with Hansen Yuncken part of the consortium awarded the contract. [ + ]
New tool connects planetary health concepts with patient care
A new teaching resource will connect the dots between foundational medical learning and the clinical effects of climate change. [ + ]
VHA appoints Leigh Clarke as new CEO
Clarke is an allied health practitioner with a Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Hons) and Master of Public Health. [ + ]
Long-awaited overseas trips could be marred by infectious diseases: TMA
Only 15% of people who plan to travel overseas have fully researched and understand the health recommendations relevant to their destination. [ + ]
Qld launches health research and translation roadmap
The HTQ's Roadmap for Strengthening Health Research and Translation in Queensland (the Roadmap) lays a pathway to a healthier Queensland. [ + ]
2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards — nominations open
The search for Australia's best nurses and midwives has begun, with nominations for the 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards now open. [ + ]
Independent review into Medicare compliance, integrity
Health economist Dr Pradeep Philip will conduct an independent review into the integrity of Medicare and its compliance mechanisms. [ + ]
Many heart attack patients do not use recommended medications
Every day 110 Australians have a heart attack — many do not receive the recommended medication afterwards. [ + ]
Surgeon expresses concern over delayed scoliosis treatment
An Epworth spinal surgeon is concerned cases of curvature of the spine known as scoliosis may have been missed in teenagers throughout the pandemic. [ + ]
Ramsay introduces youth mental health inpatient clinic
A specialist, private mental health inpatient service for adolescents from just 14 years of age is being offered by Ramsay Clinic New Farm in Queensland. [ + ]
Monash University wins the bid to host 2024 World Health Summit
Monash University has been successful in a bid to host the 2024 World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Melbourne from 22–24 April. [ + ]
Precision painkillers for chronic pain management
Cassowary Pharmaceuticals, a University of Queensland spin-off company, is developing precision painkillers that are more accurate and less harmful to the liver. [ + ]
ADHA, CSIRO team up to connect Australia's health system
The Australian Digital Health Agency and CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre have launched a new collaboration. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
