'Natural killer' cells target paediatric sarcomas
Healthcare jobs rising: key learnings from a job site's data
Allied health's digital access program gains first vendors
Eggs lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death
'Culturally safe' healthcare needed to end RHD by 2031
'Natural killer' cells target paediatric sarcomas
Researchers have developed a novel therapeutic strategy that uses engineered immune cells, called natural killer cells, to target and destroy sarcoma tumours.
Healthcare jobs rising: key learnings from a job site's data
Australian healthcare jobs are on the rise. Drilling down into its own data and survey findings, a job site's senior economist draws out some key learnings.
Allied health's digital access program gains first vendors
To support allied health access to comprehensive consumer healthcare information, the first two vendors — of many to follow — have been contracted.
Eggs lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death
For relatively healthy adults aged 70 or over, eating 1–6 eggs a week has been associated with a 29% lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death.
'Culturally safe' healthcare needed to end RHD by 2031
Researchers say prioritising culturally responsive, Indigenous-led programs is needed for the RHD Endgame Strategy — to end rheumatic heart disease by 2031.
DEBRICHEM wound debridement method
DEBRICHEM is a single-use medical device that is designed to remove the microbial bioburden in...
Ambu single-use medical devices
With its Danish heritage dating back to 1937, Ambu's medical devices exhibit Scandinavian...
Losing our minds — an AU$85bn phenomenon
There is a storm brewing, largely unnoticed: the convergence of two high-prevalence, high-impact and growing groups of brain conditions —...
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Regional, rural and remote area doctors — have your say
Until 19 February, the Australian Medical Association is urging regional, rural and remote area...
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Dr Peggy Brown AO appointed Chair of Mental Health Australia
According to Mental Health Australia, Brown's diverse experience in the mental health sector...
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MRI brain scanning sheds light on 'mind blindness'
Recent research opens a door to understanding more about aphantasia, along with a range of other...
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How and why safety and quality standards are evolving
After 30 years in the healthcare sector, Dr Karen Luxford has seen many changes to safety and quality standards, but there is one new trend keeping...
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Nominations are open for Australia's nursing trailblazers
Until 31 March, nominations are open for the Health Minister's Award for Nursing...
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"Fake nurse" convicted and fined $4000 following prosecution
Ahpra has prosecuted a man for claiming to be a nurse, in contravention of section 116 of...
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Registration reform for comparable countries' nurses
From March 2025, a new, streamlined assessment and registration process for internationally...
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Pain, differential diagnosis and avoiding the wrong rabbit hole
The idea that a patient's pain is always trying to tell us something is an increasingly outdated notion.
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AdPha releases strategic plan towards 'pharmacy in 2030'
Advanced Pharmacy Australia has released Yindyamarra 2030 — its forward vision for pharmacy...
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Medical student convicted for holding out as a surgeon
A medical student who held himself out as a medical practitioner to three women — two he...
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National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Control launched
Cancer Australia's National Framework for Genomics in Cancer Control has launched,...
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Designing with compassion
Balancing calm, serene spaces with acute facilities, the Anam Cara House is a unique hospice facility supporting people living with a life‐limiting...
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First look at the $275 million Austin Hospital ED expansion
The entrance, reception and lobby designs of Melbourne's $275m Austin Hospital emergency...
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Designs unveiled for the new Melton Hospital
The Victorian Health and Building Authority (VHBA) has unveiled designs for the new Melton Hospital.
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Fairfield Hospital redevelopment — lead design team appointed
In the coming months, the lead design team will work with Health Infrastructure and SWLHD to...
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Connected care: bridging the gap
With the My Health Record 'Sharing by Default' amendment bill now passed both houses of parliament, 'connected care' has never been...
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Artificial touch boosted by brain-controlled bionic hand
New research suggests that a complex sense of touch for people with spinal cord injuries is now a...
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Alfred Health deploys GE system to optimise operations
The system is designed to enhance situational awareness, communication, and overall operational...
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DHCRC project to deliver benchmarking tool for AI in health
The initiative complements efforts by governments, peak organisations, and clinical professional...
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Healthcare jobs rising: key learnings from a job site's data
Australian healthcare jobs are on the rise. Drilling down into its own data and survey findings, a job site's senior economist draws out some...
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Transitions of care kit for doctors, pharmacists released
Advanced Pharmacy Australia and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners have released...
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Victoria accepts voluntary assisted dying recommendations
The Victorian Government has accepted all recommendations from the independent review into...
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Ahpra and the National Boards issue obligations reminder
After the 'Bankstown nurses' incident, Ahpra and the National Boards have issued a...
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