A recent study by respiratory researchers from Perth has found that OM-85, an immune-boosting medication, could help prevent babies from developing asthma. [ + ]

Medical technology company Singular Health, in collaboration with the national science agency CSIRO, has received a $100,000 funding boost. [ + ]

The cost of Alzheimer’s disease is projected to rise by more than 70% to around $26.6 billion over the next 20 years. [ + ]

Researchers from the University of South Australia are working with European researchers to investigate a range of FDA-approved drugs with an aim to help kids with severe epilepsy. [ + ]

Macquarie University respiratory scientist Professor Daniela Traini and Professor Pall Thordarson, Director of the UNSW RNA Institute, have started work on a scoping study to deliver mRNA vaccines via nasal spray. [ + ]

A new dietary tool to quickly and accurately assess micronutrient levels aims to help cancer patients fight disease, according to Flinders University researchers. [ + ]

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched a new campaign — Become a GP — to boost the general practice workforce. [ + ]

Full PPE, involving a fit-tested N95 mask, in conjunction with a HEPA filtration system offers health workers in a hospital setting the best protection against virus aerosol exposure, according to a new study. [ + ]

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking feedback on the draft Stillbirth Clinical Care Standard from clinicians, health services, consumers and anyone with an interest in maternity care, stillbirth or bereavement care. [ + ]

Amelio Health, a provider of chronic pain management programs, has received the federal government's Boosting Female Founder Initiative grant. [ + ]

Tens of thousands of tonnes of extra medical waste from the response to the pandemic has put tremendous strain on healthcare waste management systems around the world. [ + ]

Cervical screening tests could be used to find ovarian and breast cancers, according to international researchers. [ + ]

Almost one-fifth of medications supplied to medical and surgical wards and emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals in Melbourne were not administered to patients. [ + ]

Peter Bewert has been awarded an OAM for his service to the betterment of care for older persons. [ + ]

Health leaders, doctors, paramedics, volunteers and COVID-19 responders are among the 1040 Australians recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List. [ + ]