The University of Newcastle's Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research has announced $720,000 in funding for six 'think big' research projects. [ + ]

AMA's hospital logjam finder uses a traffic light system to indicate care within the clinically recommended time — no met hospitals received a green light. [ + ]

An Australian uniform provider has created a custom-designed red hi-vis range for a medical logistics provider, combining safety standards with brand alignment. [ + ]

A multi-site study to test a treatment that may reduce brain and kidney injury after cardiac surgery has received $4.9 million in support over 5 years. [ + ]

A new Melbourne private hospital opened this month after implementing its core patient administration system in under 14 weeks — this typically takes 5–18 months. [ + ]

This month, the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department — an Australian first — reached a milestone of half a million consultations. [ + ]

To keep hospitals running during climate emergencies, a coalition of nine hospitals is calling for a feasibility study into climate-resilient energy systems. [ + ]

After attracting substantial interest from software vendors, the Australian Digital Health Agency has tripled investment in its Allied Health Industry Offer. [ + ]

Interviews with pharmacy practitioner educators have identified challenges and opportunities associated with domestic violence education in pharmacy curriculum. [ + ]

Designed to address the critical shortage of doctors in regional, rural and remote areas, Flinders University's new rural medical program is an SA first. [ + ]

Blood clotting in medical devices like heart valves and stents may be prevented by a surface coating being developed by researchers at The University of Sydney. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a novel therapeutic strategy that uses engineered immune cells, called natural killer cells, to target and destroy sarcoma tumours. [ + ]

To support allied health access to comprehensive consumer healthcare information, the first two vendors — of many to follow — have been contracted. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Researchers say prioritising culturally responsive, Indigenous-led programs is needed for the RHD Endgame Strategy — to end rheumatic heart disease by 2031. [ + ]