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Zenas BioPharma to Participate in Upcoming Healthcare Investor Conferences

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WALTHAM, Mass, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (“Zenas” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ZBIO), a clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company committed to being a leader in the development and commercialization of transformative immunology-based therapies, today announced the Company’s participation at the following healthcare investor conferences: Guggenheim’s Inaugural Healthcare Innovation Conference on November 12, … Continued

Tilray Medical Announces Positive Results from Study on Oral Cannabis Extract for Chemotherapy-Induced Emesis

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SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray Brands”) (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY) and a global leader in medical cannabis empowering the therapeutic alliance between patients and healthcare practitioners to make informed individualized health decisions, is pleased to announce the final results of a new … Continued

RACGP applauds LNP for abolishing payroll tax on GPs

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has praised the Crisafulli Government for instructing Treasury to abolish payroll tax on GPs, making general practice care more affordable for all Queenslanders.  RACGP Queensland Chair Dr Cath Hester applauded the new government for acting on the College’s calls.  “As Australia’s peak body for general practitioners and … Continued

Ending weight stigma in pregnancy care

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Clinical Midwifery Specialist and Researcher Madeline Hawke CMS/RN is asking pregnant women with high body mass index (BMI) how they want to be involved in their care. Women with high body mass index (BMI) (>30kg/m2) make up approximately one quarter of birthing women. Ms Hawke’s paper “Ask for my ideas first”: Experiences of antenatal care and shared decision-making … Continued

Increased support needed for dementia

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Dementia Australia research has found more than half of Australians feel there is insufficient support for the 421,000 Australians living with dementia, a challenge that is exacerbated over the Christmas and New Year period. The Dementia Australia research shows that more needs to be done to support Australians impacted by dementia, with data also showing increased … Continued

New study reveals gaps in antimicrobial knowledge and planetary health education

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A global investigation led by Monash University into antimicrobial knowledge in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry and veterinary undergraduate students has uncovered a need for better education across all five disciplines to curb the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and its impact on planetary health.   Inappropriate use of antimicrobials (antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics) can … Continued

Growing ‘mini-lungs’ to find treatments to help kids breathe easier. What happens when cells stop talking?

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National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia’s Metcalf Prizes announced today Researchers working with stem cells to study lung diseases and cell-to-cell communication breakdown are the two winners of the 2024 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research, awarded by the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia. The Prizes will be formally awarded next week at the … Continued

ACN Transcript – Scope of Practice Review – ACN National Director Professional Practice Karen Grace

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MEDIA TRANSCRIPT 6 November 2024 ACN National Director Professional Practice Karen GraceScope of Practice Review – 2CC Canberra Breakfast   STEPHEN CENATIEMPO: This week, the final report of what’s called the Unleashing the Potential of Our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review was released by the Health Minister Mark Butler, and look, it seems … Continued