Australia

Australia opens $12.6m grant for international clinical trials and evidence-based healthcare

The application is for the 2024 International Clinical Trial Collaborations grant opportunity.

Australia opens $12.6m grant for international clinical trials and evidence-based healthcare

The application is for the 2024 International Clinical Trial Collaborations grant opportunity.

St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne introduces da Vinci Robotic surgery

It will allow SVHM surgeons to perform minimally-invasive procedures.

Northern Health partners with Datos Health for care pathway automation

The company will use Dato’s Open Care platform for virtual services.

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 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.

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.