Monash University has been successful in a bid to host the 2024 World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Melbourne from 22–24 April. [ + ]

An Epworth spinal surgeon is concerned cases of curvature of the spine known as scoliosis may have been missed in teenagers throughout the pandemic. [ + ]

Cassowary Pharmaceuticals, a University of Queensland spin-off company, is developing precision painkillers that are more accurate and less harmful to the liver. [ + ]

Research led by The University of Queensland has found COVID-19 activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson's disease. [ + ]

The Australian Digital Health Agency and CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre have launched a new collaboration. [ + ]

A new clinical trial platform, the Brain-POP (brain perioperative), will enable doctors to precisely see the effect of a new drug therapy on a patient's brain cancer for the first time, by comparing tumour samples before and after treatment. [ + ]

The Australian Government will partner with the South Australian Government to deliver $400 million to upgrade Flinders Medical Centre. [ + ]

The development will include two new theatres to cater for the demand for private health care in the region. [ + ]

Twenty-four organisations and teams from the disability, allied health, aged care and community services sectors have been announced as finalists. [ + ]

Eye care business Alcon ANZ has announced the appointment of Penny Stewart, from Abbott Medical ANZ, to lead Alcon's Surgical Franchise. [ + ]

Private health care provider SMS Healthcare has expanded its eye surgery services with new ophthalmology acquisitions. [ + ]

The Albanese government has delivered its first budget, with $104.1bn overall spending on health and $30.6bn on aged care. [ + ]

In the wake of recent high-profile cyber attacks, health monitoring technology company Evolt 360 has undertaken extensive auditing and certification. [ + ]

The Children's Cancer Foundation has announced a significant milestone in its vision to increase survival rates and quality of life for children with cancer. [ + ]

Digital holograms are an emerging tool in operating rooms across the globe. Now, a HoloLens mixed reality headset has been used during surgery. [ + ]