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NSW has hit an incredible vaccination milestone on the same day restrictions have finally lifted for residents of Greater Sydney after more than 100 days of lockdown. More than 90% of people aged over 16 ...
Like many other industries in 2021, the healthcare sector continues to face data breaches and cybersecurity risks. A recent study from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has found the healthcare industry as ...
Umbo, a social enterprise aiming to reduce inequalities in access to healthcare by connecting families in rural communities with speech and occupational therapists, received a $200,000 investment from social enterprise investor Fortis River Pty Ltd, with Pilgrim ...
The world observed a global shift from precaution to prevention due to Covid-19. A clear focus on virtual and remote clinical aid has driven the urgent need for digital transformation. We all witnessed a massive ...
Cure Brain Cancer Foundation recently launched its first ever Global Ambassador Program, including an Oscar-winning filmmaker and an international financial adviser, ahead of World Cancer Research Day on Friday 24 September. Cure Brain Cancer CEO ...
An Australian startup responsible for developing a screening technology for the early detection of learning differences called Dystech is raising funds to make dyslexia assessments more accessible. It’s estimated that up to 20% of Australians ...
In an Australian-first pilot program, non-profit education-to-employment pathways provider Generation Australia has partnered with Xceptional, a leader in improving employment outcomes for neurodivergent Australians, to develop a pipeline of talent for the tech sector. The ...
A tickle in the nose can help trigger a sneeze, expelling irritants and disease-causing pathogens. But the cellular pathways that control the sneeze reflex go far beyond the sinuses and have been poorly understood. Now, ...
Lanthanides are rare-earth heavy metals with useful magnetic properties and a knack for emitting light. Researchers had long assumed that lanthanides’ toxicity risk was low and therefore safe to implement in a number of high-tech ...
The first evidence of a genetic link explaining why some people who catch Covid-19 don’t become sick has been discovered. A scientific and medical team led by Newcastle University, UK, has demonstrated that the gene, ...
Procter and Gamble (P&G) have announced the approval and closing deal of its acquisition of Australia’s leading effervescent vitamin brand, VOOST, for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition has enabled P&G to strengthen its medical footprint ...
The AMA today released its Position Statement on Genetic Testing and Genomics in Medicine 2020, which is an update of the AMA Position Statement on Genetic Testing 2012. The AMA has updated its policy ...