Call to ban cigarettes in Australia
05 October, 2017A call to replace cigarettes with e-cigarettes has been made, following research showing thousands of lives could be saved.
Serotonin abnormalities linked to SIDS
26 September, 2017The common brain chemical serotonin may be contributing to sudden infant death syndrome.
Charity launches app for ovarian cancer patients
20 September, 2017The app will help women with ovarian cancer self-monitor their treatment and results, and fund further research.
Zero Childhood Cancer national program launched
20 September, 2017A new program will create personalised medical solutions for children with cancer.
Childhood cancer survivors experiencing chronic illness as adults
13 September, 2017By the age of 45, childhood cancer survivors may experience nearly twice as many chronic health conditions as the general population.
New drug could supercharge breast cancer treatment
09 August, 2017This is the first time in 30 years that a substantial breakthrough has been made in triple negative cancer treatment.
Get a 2nd — and 3rd — opinion: 1 in 6 melanoma diagnoses could be wrong
06 July, 2017Study raises concern over melanoma diagnosis accuracy.
Cancer map: first national atlas on cancer incidence in Australia
03 July, 2017Queensland has the highest incidence rates for major cancers in men and women, and there is a 20% lower incidence of breast cancer for females in very remote areas, when compared with the major cities.
Early detection of breast, ovarian cancer more likely thanks to study
29 June, 2017Early detection, more personalised decision-making and prevention strategies for carriers of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations are now possible, thanks to a long-term study that followed almost 10,000 women for up to 20 years.
Carbon ion therapy under consideration for cancer treatment
19 May, 2017Australian and Japanese researchers have been investigating carbon ion therapy, an advanced form of cancer treatment being proposed for introduction in Australia.
New imaging technique helps prevent secondary breast cancer surgeries
11 May, 2017This new imaging technique assists surgeons to effectively remove all tumours during initial breast cancer surgery.
The evidence doesn't stack up for e-cigarettes
05 April, 2017While e-cigarettes may expose users to fewer toxic chemicals than conventional tobacco, questions remained unanswered.
Could vitamin C sensitise cancer cells to radiation?
04 April, 2017This successful safety study sets the stage for phase II clinical trials into the effect of high-dose vitamin C on overall lifespan and quality of life for patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.
Mattress outsmarts pressure sores
30 March, 2017To avoid the occurrence of and to treat already existing pressure sores, researchers at Fraunhofer IIS, Germany, in collaboration with five partners in the INSYDE research project, have succeeded in developing the technological prototype of an intelligent and adaptive mattress.
New biobank to house 45 and Up study
30 March, 2017NSW Minister for Medical Research, Pru Goward has announced a $12 million investment in Australia's first large-scale automated biobank, due to open in 2017.
