Australia
Australia forms expert panel to assess $500m genomic research
Australia forms expert panel to assess $500m genomic research
Health system and genomic experts will look into measures to boost research mission funding.
St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne performs the world’s first 3D POEM endoscopy
Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy has been used to treat the oesophagus disorder achalasia.
Australia invests $50m in advanced artificial heart technology
It is the third-largest investment from the Medical Research Future Fund.
Australia allocates $308m to health-relate research projects, new grants
A total of 110 research projects will receive funds.
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne conducts first-ever clinical trials for personalised multiple myeloma treatments
The Viber-M trial is applied to nine Australian and New Zealand hospitals.
Australia grants University of Sydney $35m for cornea manufacturing facility
More than 2,000 Australians need a corneal tissue transplant for restored vision.
Australia allocates $20m for new treatments for childhood brain cancers
A National Childhood Brain Cancer Clinical Trial Consortium will be opened.
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne launches new cellular lab
The new facility will open new trials on CAR-T cell and T cell engagers for cancer treatment.
Australian government unveils Digital Health Blueprint
The blueprint outlines the investment on Australia’s digital capabilities.
Australian hospital adopts state-of-the-art treatment tech for prostate cancer
The Alfred uses a new software to improve the precision of treatment.
Australia's health ministry releases guidelines for A$23.m support for innovative medical trials
The trials chosen are expected to help underserved medical needs.
Alfred Health apologises to more than 7,000 patients over privacy breach
The healthcare worker was viewing the medical records but was not directly involved.
Australia’s MyMedicare allows patients to see the same GP and healthcare team
The new voluntary registration formalises the relationship between doctors and patients.
Australia to invest US$93.75m for research into primary care
Funds will go into the study of rare illnesses, primary care, vascular diseases, and diabetes.
Australian AI healthcare startup amasses $6.3m raise for GP support
The capital will be used to enhance Heidi’s AI service for increased GP capacity.
Australian government invests $30.8m for research on indigenous community health
The projects will find ways to reduce chronic illnesses and quit smoking in kids.
New Toowoomba Medicare Urgent Care Clinic to open for accessible healthcare
The Medicare UCC will start operations on 23 October.
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