QIMR Berghofer has signed an agreement with Proteomics allowing the company to develop and commercialise a blood test for early detection of oesophageal cancer. [ + ]

A Peter Mac-led trial has found that combination PET/CT scans are better at investigating the causes of prolonged fever in blood cancer patients than conventional CT scans. [ + ]

Clinicians, patients, carers and politicians are joining charity organisation hearts4heart in urging Australians to be smart about their heart, as they kick off Australia's inaugural Heart Failure Awareness Week. [ + ]

The inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life is linked to an increased risk of death from any cause within the next 10 years, claims a new study. [ + ]

No stranger to the wards of the Queensland Children's Hospital, 18-year-old Megan, who has bravely faced Hodgkin's Lymphoma, points to the thoughtfulness and care of hospital staff as what's kept her spirits high. [ + ]

A study of children aged 0–14 years has confirmed that children who have received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis can experience symptoms lasting at least two months. [ + ]

Six registered nurses based in rural Australia have been given the opportunity to lead change and further their careers through scholarships. [ + ]

Medtronic Australasia and Australian Medical Robotics Academy (AMRA) have partnered to provide surgeons with training in robotic-assisted surgery. [ + ]

A specific cell within our retina appears to be particularly good at housing Ebola and other viruses, according to research based on cells from donated human eyes. [ + ]

A University of Sydney engineer is developing a biomedical micro-device to detect subtle platelet changes before a heart attack or stroke takes place. [ + ]

A clinical trial will use a new strategy to target a 'defence switch' on cancer cells that alerts cancer to the threat of chemotherapy. [ + ]

Their detailed report provides a blueprint for governments, academics, health professionals and others to support the world in transforming mental health. [ + ]

An app to treat insomnia without the use of medication has received an official recommendation from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. [ + ]

A postpartum depression drug that currently must be administered as a 60-hour intravenous infusion could soon be administered as a simple oral capsule. [ + ]

Contributing to super is a good way to lower taxable income and grow your retirement nest egg in most cases, according to Cameron Dickson, MD, The Moreton Group. [ + ]