National Pain Alliance launched to advocate for chronic pain
10 April, 2026To advocate for chronic pain to be formally recognised within national health data and policy frameworks, a new National Pain Alliance has been launched.
Australia invests further $14.6 million in national allergy research
10 April, 2026Further funding until June 2028 for the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE) and the National Allergy Council (NAC) has been announced.
Can seasonal influenza vaccination prime the immune system for future strains?
10 April, 2026A study analysing 30-year-old influenza-vaccinated blood samples is the first, researchers say, to effectively look back in time to understand future immunity.
Balcony and nearby construction activities linked to RPA deaths
27 March, 2026The investigation report into the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital fungal outbreak that occurred in the transplant ward between October and December 2025 has been released.
'No evidence' of medicinal cannabis effectiveness treating anxiety, depression or PTSD
19 March, 2026Australian researchers have urged greater regulation for the prescribing of medicinal cannabis following a 'largest-ever' safety and efficacy review.
AdPha partners with Therapeutic Guidelines to deliver obesity clinical guidance
16 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha)A strategic partnership between Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) and Therapeutic Guidelines will see a new clinical resource, ObesiD, made available from today.
GalvinAssist Contour 21 Basins for Infection Control
04 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Galvin Engineering Pty LtdGalvinAssist Contour 21 basins are engineered specifically for clinical, hospital, aged care and other high-risk healthcare environments where infection control and durability are critical.
Mindfulness and endoscopies — a more effective combination?
27 February, 2026A UK study involving 231 patients has advocated 'mindful endoscopy' — allowing detailed examinations without the need for sedation or general anaesthesia.
Medicine shortages are testing Australia's health system and clinicians need national support
27 February, 2026 by Associate Professor Tom Simpson FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt)* | Supplied by: Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha)Medicine shortages are no longer isolated supply disruptions. They are escalating and directly affecting clinicians' ability to deliver patient care.
How do different types of pain influence empathy?
09 February, 2026Different types of pain influence how unpleasantly we perceive it but also how we empathise with others, a German study published this month has revealed.
Hospital waiting times remain high, new Productivity Commission data reveals
06 February, 2026As part of the Report on Government Services, the Productivity Commission has published its latest national health figures.
REDFEB highlights the impacts of chronic stress on the heart
30 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Heart Research AustraliaFebruary is Heart Research Australia's heart disease awareness month, REDFEB, and the effects of chronic stress is one area it's raising awareness about this year.
Pathways to proof: could this transcranial treatment ease chronic pain?
30 January, 2026Australian researchers have published a 'roadmap' to prove clinical efficacy for a chronic pain treatment that has shown promise as being safe and non-invasive.
Patients co-design invasive heart surgery monitoring clinical trial
23 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityPatients and their families have co-designed a clinical trial to determine if invasive devices used to monitor cardiac function during and after surgery help or harm.
Have Australian researchers discovered the secret to treating sepsis?
16 January, 2026Promising results from a Phase 2 clinical trial have Australian researchers looking to progress to Phase 3 on a sepsis drug with the potential of "saving millions".
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
