Nurses and clinicians key to reducing recreational cannabis harm
18 October, 2023Supporting mental health nurses with information on the risks and benefits of recreational cannabis could help reduce harm caused by the substance.
In Conversation with a Trailblazer
17 October, 2023Lauren Barber was recently recognised with the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers for her contributions to the medical field with her ground-breaking medtech device. Here she shares her story as a part of our new feature on inspiring startup founders.
VR to help remove fear of needles
16 October, 2023Breakthrough Victoria is investing in virtual reality technology to reduce patient pain, stress and anxiety when having blood tests, vaccinations and medical imaging.
Epilepsy drug reduces frequency of seizures, trial finds
11 October, 2023A drug trialled for epilepsy patients is said to help reduce focal-onset seizures.
Ultrasound technique used for difficult venous access
15 August, 2023Research into the use of ultrasound techniques to assist with intravenous cannula treatment has been implemented for Australian children.
Medigrowth, Deakin Uni partner for medicinal cannabis centre
12 July, 2023Medigrowth, a fully licensed Australian medicinal cannabis biotech, has announced plans to build a Centre of Excellence in Geelong in partnership with Deakin University.
New drug targets the fundamental process of inflammation
10 July, 2023A new class of anti-inflammatory medication developed in Australia is being prepared for regulatory approval.
New guidelines for safer opioid deprescribing
26 June, 2023Eleven recommendations on when, how and in what situation it may be appropriate for clinicians to reduce opioid use by placing the patient at the centre of the equation have been released.
Headaches impact 75% of Australian women
23 May, 2023A new survey suggests headaches affect 75% of women and 54% of men — and the impact could cost the Australian economy over $35.7 billion annually.
New chronic back pain trial reports significant improvements
08 May, 2023A new treatment has helped long-term sufferers of chronic back pain experience significant reductions in pain and related disability.
Concern over paracetamol access for Australians in pain
17 March, 2023Painaustralia has expressed disappointment at the TGA's interim decision to reduce the available pack sizes of paracetamol in Australia.
Study questions use of antidepressants for chronic pain
02 February, 2023A review has found that while some antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, others are either not effective or the effectiveness is unknown.
Finding could pave way for new gut treatments
23 December, 2022Chronic pain associated with gastrointestinal disorders could be treated by targeting the receptor responsible for sense of touch and temperature, new research reveals.
Qld long COVID clinic expands to general public
22 November, 2022To meet the increasing demand for long COVID care, The Wesley Hospital Queensland is expanding its long COVID clinic to the general public.
Medicinal cannabis may be safe and effective: study
22 November, 2022A study of medicinal cannabis in a real-world setting has found that the drug is helpful for people experiencing issues with pain, sleep and wellbeing.
