AI in health: CSIRO report highlights opportunities, challenges
27 March, 2024The use of AI in health care is unique because the accuracy of models could mean the difference between life and death, or ongoing health and illness, said Dr David Hansen.
Opioids: did PBS restrictions reduce use in Australia?
25 March, 2024Subsidised opioid use has dropped overall, but use of one opioid is still on the rise, reveals a new study.
Digital therapy reduces distress in long-term conditions
15 February, 2024People living with long-term conditions who received the therapist-guided digital program have showed a significant reduction in psychological distress.
Cannatrek signs MoU to advance medicinal cannabis research
31 January, 2024Cannatrek has signed an agreeent with Mie University in Tsu, Japan, to forge an open collaboration focused on accelerating medical research.
Low back pain heals the fastest in the first 6 weeks: study
24 January, 2024Most people who experience severe and sudden back pain begin to improve within the first six weeks, but many will go on to have ongoing pain according to latest research.
Lenexa Medical LenexaCARE pressure injury monitoring system
05 December, 2023The LenexaCARE fabric-based sensor technology paired with AI software monitors patient position and pressures in real time to enable personalised pressure injury prevention.
New adaptive clinical trial for progressive MS
29 November, 2023An adaptive clinical trial for Australians living with MS is hoping to reverse neurological damage caused by progressive multiple sclerosis.
Novel intervention to improve strength, mobility in rheumatoid arthritis
06 November, 2023A novel exercise intervention being trialled by the University of South Australia researchers, in partnership with Arthritis SA, could help improve physical function and quality of life in people.
Nurses and clinicians key to reducing recreational cannabis harm
18 October, 2023Supporting mental health nurses with information on the risks and benefits of recreational cannabis could help reduce harm caused by the substance.
In Conversation with a Trailblazer
17 October, 2023Lauren Barber was recently recognised with the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers for her contributions to the medical field with her ground-breaking medtech device. Here she shares her story as a part of our new feature on inspiring startup founders.
VR to help remove fear of needles
16 October, 2023Breakthrough Victoria is investing in virtual reality technology to reduce patient pain, stress and anxiety when having blood tests, vaccinations and medical imaging.
Epilepsy drug reduces frequency of seizures, trial finds
11 October, 2023A drug trialled for epilepsy patients is said to help reduce focal-onset seizures.
Ultrasound technique used for difficult venous access
15 August, 2023Research into the use of ultrasound techniques to assist with intravenous cannula treatment has been implemented for Australian children.
Medigrowth, Deakin Uni partner for medicinal cannabis centre
12 July, 2023Medigrowth, a fully licensed Australian medicinal cannabis biotech, has announced plans to build a Centre of Excellence in Geelong in partnership with Deakin University.
New drug targets the fundamental process of inflammation
10 July, 2023A new class of anti-inflammatory medication developed in Australia is being prepared for regulatory approval.
