Top tier medical gear made by people with a disability
01 February, 2024Aruma is proud to employ more than 130 people with a disability to create high-quality medical packs and other specialised products.
Recurrent toxoplasmosis more common in women: research
02 June, 2023Women are more likely to experience recurrent cases of the Toxoplasma parasite which can lead to vision loss, according to new Flinders University research.
Pre-birth cohort study launches follow-up after 33 years
24 March, 2023Scientists are keen to follow up on the Raine Study — one of the world's largest multigenerational cohort studies into familial risk factors for disease.
Study aims to save lives with new sepsis testing
28 November, 2022University of Queensland researchers are evaluating a novel sepsis diagnostic tool as an aid in differentiating sepsis from SIRS in paediatric patients.
Healius partners with Philips to deploy digital pathology solution
29 September, 2021Royal Philips, a global health technology player, has partnered with Healius Pathology, an Australian provider of private medical laboratory and pathology services, to deploy a multisite digital pathology solution.
Eradicating malaria
25 February, 2020How Australian genomic research is providing us with new tools in the global battle against malaria.
Any physical activity reduces risk of death
29 October, 2019 by Jane AllmanA study published in The BMJ shows that physical activity — regardless of intensity — is associated with a lower risk of early death in middle-aged adults and older people.
Breast cancer survey highlights allied health gap
14 October, 2019Breast Cancer Network Australia has called for more funding for allied health outpatient services in public hospitals and an increase in the Medicare rebate for allied health.
Essential oils linked to abnormal breast growth in boys
23 March, 2018Lavender and tea tree oil have endocrine-disrupting chemicals, some of which may also be found in other popular essential oils.
A Day in the Life ... Dr Mark Formby
13 March, 2018Dr Mark Formby is Acting Director at NSW Health Pathology's Anatomical Pathology Laboratory at John Hunter Hospital.
Parkinson's discovery opens door to new treatment
02 March, 2018A new study of Parkinson's patients with postural and gait challenges has found significantly reduced levels of a brain protein in their cerebrospinal fluid.
Thermo Scientific TSX Series blood bank refrigerators and plasma freezers
28 February, 2018The TSX Series high-performance refrigerators and freezers are powered by V-Drive technology, designed to deliver improved performance and significant energy savings.
Slim Jim Step-On bin for medical facilities
30 January, 2018The Slim Jim Step-On refuse container has a slender design and small footprint, meaning it can fit in tight spaces while not compromising on the ability to hold a large amount of waste. The construction allows for a hands-free operation to ensure the user does not have to risk potential contamination. The containers have commercial-grade construction for durability, and can carry a variety of medical wastes including corrosive chemicals, potentially infected materials and daily garbage.
GeneCopoeia Genome-CRISP CRISPR products and services
23 January, 2018GeneCopoeia's Genome-CRISP CRISPR-Cas9 products and services are designed to provide a complete, powerful solution for precision RNA-guided genome editing.
Hospital patients subjected to unnecessary lab tests
30 October, 2017Repetitive lab testing is leading to additional illness, interventions and patient costs.
