Clinical Services

Pathways to proof: could this transcranial treatment ease chronic pain?

30 January, 2026

Australian 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 University

Patients 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, 2026

Promising 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".


Could this tailored heart pump transform care for half of heart failure patients?

17 December, 2025

Half of the 64 million people living with heart failure have no access to heart pump treatments. Could this Australian innovation help?


Pplus Medical Digital Storage Device (DSD) for platelets

11 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Haematex Research Pty Ltd

Pplus Medical's Digital Storage Device (DSD) provides platelets with optimal storage and transport conditions at room temperature, allowing them to remain functional for up to seven days.


$1bn vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility opens

05 December, 2025

A $1 billion cell-based influenza vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility has opened in Melbourne.


Camfil Opakfil ES energy-saving filters

19 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty Ltd

Camfil Opakfil ES filters remove airborne contaminants such as smoke, bacteria, fumes, fungi and virus-bearing droplet nuclei.


Breastfeeding challenges healthcare professionals should be prepared to address

19 November, 2025 by Courtney Garland* | Supplied by: Haakaa

A neonatal nurse and lactation consultant sets out what she sees as the most common breastfeeding challenges healthcare professionals should be prepared to address.


National concussion clinical guidelines now available

17 November, 2025

The first Australia- and New Zealand-specific guidelines for all forms of concussion — from injury to recovery — are now available.


Doctors criticise "risky prescribing agenda"

10 November, 2025

The AMA and RACGP have expressed disappointment in the Pharmacy Board of Australia's so-called "uncollaborative pursuit of widespread pharmacy prescribing".


Framework seeks to cut medicine errors at transitions of care

07 November, 2025

The first coordinated, hospital-based approach to medication management at transitions of care has been released.


Free, nurse-led support line for primary liver cancer now open

13 October, 2025

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, and Liver Foundation has launched a free, nurse-led support line for primary liver cancer.


Faster acute kidney injury test in development

13 October, 2025 | Supplied by: RMIT University

An Australian university and a diagnostic company have teamed up to develop point-of-care blood tests designed to identify acute kidney injury hours faster.


SorbaView SHIELD integrated securement dressing

03 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Medline International Two Australia Pty Ltd

The SorbaView SHIELD multi-layer dressing and catheter securement system is designed to provide a comprehensive vascular access management solution to manage dwell time, infection rates and associated costs.


Pharmacy's role in a healthier, greener future

01 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Advanced Pharmacy Australia

Hospital pharmacy, like all areas of health care, has a responsibility to care for both people and the planet.


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