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Organs on a Microchip

26 June, 2015 by Sharon Smith

US scientists have developed a microchip that acts as a human organ, lined with human cells and with the ability to move air, nutrients, blood and infection-causing bacteria through its tubes.



Australia and US team up to Tackle MERS

22 June, 2015 by Sharon Smith

Associate Professor Senanayake, an infectious disease specialist at the Australian National University, said MERS-CoV posed a similar threat to Ebola.


Rock On for a Better Mood

22 June, 2015 by Sharon Smith

The University of Queensland’s School of Psychology has contradicted previous studies linking loud and chaotic music to ‘aggression and delinquency’ in a new finding showing that heavy metal in particular can have a positive influence on feelings of anger.


Crystallising the Ice Debate

19 June, 2015 by Sharon Smith

As concern mounts nationally about the rise and spread of crystal methamphetamine, the term “Ice Epidemic" is being more and more widely used.


Panic Attacks Linked to Heart Disease

18 June, 2015 by Sharon Smith

The University of Adelaide has released research indicating a clear link between panic disorder and coronary disease, though the cause remains uncertain.


Automation to Replace Healthcare Sector Staffing

17 June, 2015 by Sharon Smith

The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has issued a report indicating the top sectors likely to be replaced by technology by 2025, and healthcare has made the list.


Cortex Revolutionises Fracture Support with 3D Printing

16 June, 2015 by Sharon Smith

The Cortex cast is a 3D printed, snap-fit cast that is a serious upgrade on the plaster casts we are used to. It's a breathable, lightweight, recyclable and washable fibreglass framework that protects broken bones and provides a more comfortable recovery period to the patient - free of odour, itching and restriction.


Powerless Oxygen Supply Machines Developed by University of Melbourne

16 June, 2015 by Sharon Smith

When working in underdeveloped countries, health practitioners regularly come up against the simple problem of electricity shortages in order to deliver life-saving oxygen to sick children suffering from pneumonia.




Ever considered a "C" change

15 June, 2015 by ahhb


Image is everything

15 June, 2015 by ahhb


A better way to a better back

15 June, 2015 by ahhb



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