Industry News
Budget 2023 health impact: winners and losers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced a $5.7 billion funding boost to Medicare, $951.2 million for digital health and $737 million to combat smoking and vaping as a part of the Federal Budget 2023. [ + ]
Qld issues alert over dangerous counterfeit tablets
Queensland Health has issued a warning against taking illegally sourced drugs following the seizure of counterfeit medications containing life-threatening substances. [ + ]
Under 40s with mental health problems at higher risk of heart attack, stroke
One in every eight of the 20- to 39-year-old participants were found to have some kind of mental illness, including depression, anxiety and insomnia. [ + ]
Immunotherapy for inoperable children's brain cancer
Children with an inoperable type of brain cancer may benefit from an advanced immunotherapy treatment, according to new research. [ + ]
SHPA creates new resources and publishing opportunities
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has introduced resources and publishing opportunities for Residents, Technicians and Early Career Pharmacists. [ + ]
Yale study: Insights into myocarditis and COVID vaccines
In a new study, Yale scientists have identified the immune signature of heart inflammation cases related to the mRNa vaccines. [ + ]
Digital Health CRC appoints Berne Gibbons as board member
Berne Gibbons has been appointed to the board of the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC). [ + ]
TGA makes final decision on paracetamol pack sizes
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has published a final decision to reduce the maximum size of packs for various paracetamol products. [ + ]
New virtual home care trial for chronic conditions
A new digital health project, safe@home, led by Flinders University, aims to provide affordable and effective primary care services to people living with chronic diseases. [ + ]
$7.9 million investment in collaborative health research
Projects aiming to improve leadership equity, mental health, children's wellbeing and patient safety are among those awarded $7.9 million in grants. [ + ]
SHPA seeks more information on impact of 60-day dispensing
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has called on the Health Minister to further engage with all pharmacy stakeholders. [ + ]
Self sign-up for cancer software allows 'try before you buy'
Australian digital health company EpiSoft has announced the launch of a new self sign-up option for its EpiSoft Cancer software. [ + ]
AIHW presents scenarios to reduce disease burden by 2030
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has provided data analysis and scenarios on the burden of disease due to overweight and physical inactivity. [ + ]
Suicide Prevention Conference comes at critical time
Suicide Prevention Australia, the national peak body, is hosting the National Suicide Prevention Conference from 1–4 May in Canberra. [ + ]
Skilled migration change to attract global health workers
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neill has announced a simplification of Australia's skilled migration system in a bid to attract more health workers. [ + ]
