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Transcranial direct current stimulation – or tDCS – has shown promise as a safe and non-invasive treatment for chronic pain and now researchers have outlined next steps to achieve definitive evidence of clinical efficacy. NeuRA Research Fellow at the Centre for Pain IMPACT and UNSW Sydney, Dr Nahian Chowdhury, said chronic pain – or pain … Continued
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Media release 28th January 2026 Burnet Institute analysis on safe injecting services in the ACT shows they will save dollars and lives Today’s release of Burnet Institute led modelling of the costs … Continued
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Hundreds of millions of animals are killed on our roads each year. Now, scientists have revealed how these deaths could play an unexpected role advancing wildlife science and conservation. A major review of 300 peer-reviewed studies from 67 countries, published today in Biology Letters, found examples of roadkill being used for a surprisingly wide range of scientific and education purposes. Study lead author from RMIT University’s School of Science, Dr Christa Beckmann, said adopting some of these uses more … Continued
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Tens of thousands of school leavers are considering their university offers, putting their hard-earned ATAR to use. But what about the students who didn’t get the ATAR they’d hoped for? Proud Yuin woman Savannah Bolt found herself in that very boat after finishing high school without an ATAR in 2024, but is now enjoying her … Continued
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Monash University researchers alongside key partner Halozyme Therapeutics have reported findings in support of shifting the way anti-cancer immunotherapy is administered from intravenous administration to subcutaneous administration in combination with recombinant hyaluronidase. This approach makes it less complex and painful for the patient, and may improve the treatment outcome for some medicines. The study … Continued
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On Sunday February 1st 2026, Physical Disability Australia (PDA) will be hosting the fourth Physical Disability Awareness Day and you’re invited to join the celebrations. Established by PDA in 2023 after seeing a gap in the awareness calendar for highlighting physical disabilities, this very special day brings attention to people living with physical disability, … Continued
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Darwin to meet some of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) School of Medicine first students, reiterating the importance of the program to the Northern Territory in securing the future health workforce. From February 9, the 42-strong cohort – including two First Nations students – will begin their studies through the CDU Menzies Medical Program. The program, which received 1900 applications, will be hosted in the $30.8 million Centre for Better … Continued
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Dementia Australia congratulates its Honorary Medical Advisor Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty AO on being named the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year. Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said the national honour is a well-deserved recognition of Professor Brodaty’s extraordinary lifetime contribution to dementia research, clinical care, advocacy and his unwavering commitment to supporting people … Continued
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Highlights Annual statistical report on progress of patients in the iTrack™ Global Data Registry (iTrack™ Registry) was released this month 409 eyes, followed for 12 months with an 85% success rate in patients with baseline intraocular pressure (IOP) greater than 18 mmHg Minimal complications reported across more than 600 eyes in the Registry Nova Eye Medical Limited … Continued
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Key Facts: The 2025 VADANZ Remuneration Survey of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) practitioners has revealed almost two‑thirds (63%) reported their state’s remuneration arrangements were inadequate. More than a quarter (27%) said they had provided unpaid VAD care. Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is now a legal end‑of‑life choice in every Australian jurisdiction except the Northern … Continued
