Industry News
'Medical misogyny' across health system to go under microscope
From delayed diagnosis, to overprescribing, to dismissal of pain and other symptoms, there are unique challenges that women and girls face that lead to poorer health outcomes. [ + ]
Pilot trial sees tumours shrink or disappear in 78% patients
A small CAR-T-cell therapy trial of patients with lymphoma of the brain and/or spinal cord has shown signs of efficacy. [ + ]
Elective surgeries lowest in a decade: AIHW
The number of patients treated in the 2021–22 financial year from Australia's public hospital elective surgery waiting lists fell to the lowest level since 2010–11. [ + ]
Hesitation about potential change to bowel cancer testing
New research suggests those at risk of bowel cancer would need convincing of potential changes to surveillance techniques and timelines. [ + ]
Data highlights importance of GPs, continuity of care
New data analysis shows that patients who follow up with a GP after hospitalisation are much less likely to need to return to hospital. [ + ]
$34m raised for needle-free vaccine patch
Vaxxas, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has raised AU$34m to advance a clinical pipeline and scale manufacturing of its needle-free vaccine patch. [ + ]
Australia 'behind' on cancer liquid biopsy technology
Researchers at UNSW Sydney are developing safer, less invasive approaches to biopsy tumours. [ + ]
Faulty batches of bipolar, epilepsy drug distributed in Aust: study
Faulty batches of generic lamotrigine tablets — an anti-convulsant drug commonly used for treating bipolar disorder and epilepsy — are being dispensed to patients in Australia. [ + ]
CSL Florey Medal for malaria drug resistance research
Melbourne scientist Professor Alan Cowman AC has won the $50,000 CSL Florey Medal for Lifetime Achievement for revealing how malaria parasites infect humans. [ + ]
HDR appointed to work on three hospital projects in Vic, NSW
HDR has been appointed to work on three hospital projects across the public and private sectors in Australia's east. [ + ]
Minimising the risk of Legionnaires' disease
There were 96 cases of Legionnaires' disease so far this year from the type of bacteria that can be found in potting mix and soils in NSW, and 106 were reported last year. [ + ]
2022 HESTA Excellence Awards — winners announced
Eight winners have been recognised for their inspiring work across the disability, allied health, aged care and community services sectors. [ + ]
PSA and PDL team up to support medicine safety
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has entered into a partnership with Pharmaceutical Defence Limited to support pharmacist practice and medicine safety. [ + ]
New leadership team for Australia's private hospitals
The APHA has its first all-female leadership team after Christine Gee and Carmel Monaghan were elected President and Vice-President. [ + ]
New research shows COVID-19 complacency
Research released by Pfizer Australia has shown that despite increasing COVID-19 case numbers, nearly two-thirds of Australians are complacent about the risks of infection. [ + ]
