Regulators step in as medicinal cannabis prescriptions soar
11 July, 2025Concerned by reports of patients presenting to EDs with medicinal cannabis-induced psychosis, Ahpra has put practitioners on notice that regulators are stepping in.
Diagnostic reference levels for mammography now a step closer
07 July, 2025Australia is a step closer to diagnostic reference levels for mammography with the publication of the country's first 3D mammography radiation dose benchmarks.
Could this strategy mark a turning point in the HIV-cure search?
01 July, 2025A team of Australian researchers have repurposed the same mRNA delivery system used in COVID-19 vaccines as a potential strategy in the search for an HIV cure.
Key concerns this Sarcoma Awareness Month
01 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma AssociationJuly is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and the Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association has raised some key concerns — including the fact that research is lagging.
$12m for homegrown heart disease and diabetes innovations
30 June, 2025$12 million in federal funding has been announced for the development of new Australian-made cardiovascular disease and diabetes medical devices and medicines.
National cancer screening program marks first in almost 20 years
27 June, 2025From 1 July, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program will commence — marking the first new national cancer screening program in almost 20 years.
Queensland gains private hospital surgery for lymphoedema
26 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Ramsay Health CareGreenslopes Private Hospital in Brisbane now offers advanced microsurgery for lymphoedema, becoming Queensland's first private hospital to do so.
Report: Fall in gold standard COPD test is cause for concern
25 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareA new national report released today by ACSQHC reveals a dramatic fall in the use of spirometry, a critical diagnostic test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Doctor deregistered after botched facelift calls for ambulance
24 June, 2025A Queensland doctor has been deregistered after a botched cosmetic surgery procedure left a patient leaving his clinic in an ambulance with uncontrolled bleeding.
Could this ICU disinfectant procedure increase antibiotic-resistant infections?
23 June, 2025European researchers are calling for a review of healthcare guidelines after revealing that an ICU disinfectant procedure may increase antibiotic-resistant infection risk.
Pharmacist distraction during dispensing — extent and sources
17 June, 2025Australian researchers analysed more than 50 studies to understand, in pharmacy settings, the extent and main sources of distraction during the dispensing process.
Ambulance ramping — its "very real potential human consequences"
17 June, 2025A coronial investigation into the death of Christina Lackmann, who waited over seven hours for an ambulance, highlights potential human consequences of ramping.
Urinary incontinence and cardiovascular disease risk in women
17 June, 2025A team of American researchers have found a possible association between urinary incontinence and a greater risk for cardiovascular disease in women.
Could this game wave goodbye to nerve pain?
16 June, 2025A recent interactive brain training game trial has shown promise as a treatment for nerve pain and could offer hope for a new generation of drug-free treatments.
Nearing the peak: NSW elective surgery waiting list figures
11 June, 2025Today's January–March NSW public health services activity and performance figures show the elective surgery waiting list nearing its COVID-19 peak.
