News: health and biotech
Let’s ‘declare war on type 2 diabetes’ – Australian of the year James Muecke on why we need to cut back on sugar
Humans are physiologically hardwired to love and seek out sweet things. It’s an ancient survival mechanism that evolved to prepare our bodies for periods of fasting when food supplies were scarce.
Debunking the myths and moving mens health forward
Our research is informing new approaches to preventative health strategies, delivery of health services and management of common health conditions in men.
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Practise makes perfect: 3D-printed brains could revolutionise neurosurgery
An ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É-based company, in collaboration with researchers at the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É, is hoping to revolutionise neurosurgery techniques, following their ‘world-first operation’ in November.Â
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Pregnant women should take extra care to minimise their exposure to bushfire smoke
Smoke haze from Australia’s catastrophic bushfires is continuing to affect many parts of the country.
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Intelligent machines to support, not replace, doctors
AI and medical machine learning are constantly evolving, however don’t expect these technologies to replace doctors.
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Potential for prostate cancer breakthrough
New tests to pinpoint when treatment is required.
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Fast-tracking the fight against disease
Automating plate screening, analysis and interpretation for quicker and better quality diagnosis.
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