01 Aug 2024
Meet the Researcher on World Lung Cancer Day!
Dr Mal Itchins is the recipient of Lung Foundation Australia’s Kha Kiang Khoo Memorial Award in ROS-1 Lung Cancer Research.
01 Aug 2024
Time for QLD to act on State’s biggest cancer killer
Lung cancer is Queensland’s leading cause of cancer death each year
31 Jul 2024
Independent report recommends enhancements to limestone coast cancer care
An independent feasibility study has recommended changes to how cancer care is delivered in Mount Gambier – but has found that establishing a radiation therapy service is not currently a safe, sustainable, or financially viable option.
31 Jul 2024
Seeking to improve and increase rural surgical training
The Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner (ONRHC) and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) held a National Rural Surgeons’ Training and Retention Workshop in February 2024. The summary and outcomes paper from the workshop is now available.
31 Jul 2024
Government reveals disability royal commission response
Healthcare changes are on the way after 130 recommendations were accepted in principle, but the future of several key asks remains unclear.
31 Jul 2024
New data explores veterans’ hospital admissions for suicidality and self-harm
CONTENT WARNING: This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self-harm.
31 Jul 2024
Agenda for the November 2024 PBAC meeting – 31 July 2024
Agenda for the November 2024 PBAC meeting – 31 July 2024
31 Jul 2024
‘Ironic and concerning’: MRFF public health research questioned\
Just 40c in every $1 earmarked for preventive and public health is being spent on keeping people healthy, a new study has found.
31 Jul 2024
RACGP endorses ‘landmark’ safe deprescribing guide
Limited guidance on safely stopping antidepressants is being addressed as new advice for Australian general practice gets the green light.
31 Jul 2024
GPs warned amid worsening Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
Healthcare professionals should have a ‘high index of suspicion’ for the disease, with dozens of cases already confirmed across Victoria.