Australia
St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne introduces new programme for older adults with mental illness
The Canine Assisted Therapy caters to patients over 65 years old.
St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne introduces new programme for older adults with mental illness
The Canine Assisted Therapy caters to patients over 65 years old.
Western Health takes home Healthcare Asia Awards 2024 for EMR system expansion
The EMR project exemplifies a commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
The Alfred launches Victoria’s first concussion clinic
The facility has admitted over 680 concussion patients annually.
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 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
AÂ 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.