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Zapping stem cells could boost growth of new tissues and organs

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Scientists in Melbourne have discovered how tiny electrical pulses can steer stem cells as they grow, opening the door to new improved ways of creating new tissues, organs, nerves and bones. Dr Amy Gelmi, a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University’s School of Science, led the work using advanced atomic force microscopy to track how stem … Continued

Impact of child maltreatment on the costs of health service use

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A new Monash University study has found that child maltreatment costs Australia $21.6 billion in annual health service use costs and $24.1 billion in annual lost productivity. According to the World Health Organization, child maltreatment involves physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect and exposure to domestic violence. The new analysis used information from the … Continued

Breaking down barriers to accessing dementia-friendly eyecare

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New accessible resources aim to make it easier for people with dementia and their families to access dementia-friendly eyecare.    People living with dementia are more likely to experience treatable sight problems, which could be prevented through simple interventions such as updating or replacing spectacles, or cataract surgery.   Poor eyesight makes living with dementia … Continued

AdvanCell Initiates Phase 2 Expansion Trial of ADVC001, a Novel Targeted Alpha Therapy for Prostate Cancer

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Clinical development of 212Pb-ADVC001 (ADVC001) is advancing rapidly with encouraging Phase 1b data presented at ESMO 2025 The Phase 2 expansion will evaluate 160 MBq and 200 MBq doses of ADVC001 using a randomized, multi-dose-response design and adaptive dosing strategies to optimize clinical outcomes across three indications: metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) and metastatic castration-resistant … Continued

GEN Announces New Positive Phase 1 Trial Data of the Investigational Drug SUL-238 for Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Phase 1 results show that SUL-238 is safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrates favorable pharmacokinetics with high CSF penetration in healthy elderly volunteers, supporting its advancement into further clinical development for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. ANKARA, TR / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / GEN Pharmaceuticals (GENIL.IS), Türkiye’s leading specialty pharmaceutical company, has announced new … Continued

Calling all innovators, make 2026 your year!

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Diabetes Australia has given the nation’s top MedTech innovators half a million reasons to develop breakthrough technologies that transform the lives of people living with and at risk of diabetes. The Diabetes Australia Grand Innovation Challenge is now calling for innovations including medical devices, digital health tools, new therapies and pharmacological solutions to prevent, treat and … Continued

Southern Annular Mode in most positive state in 1,000 years, review finds

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A new scientific review has revealed that the Southern Annular Mode (SAM), the Southern Hemisphere’s most influential climate driver, is now in its most positive state in over 1,000 years. If greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, this positive state is projected to persist throughout the 21st Century, with long-term implications for Antarctica and the … Continued

Ambulance Victoria put on blast as union takes over social media in escalating pay dispute

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MEDIA RELEASE   Ambulance Victoria’s own staff have seized control of the organisation’s social media channels today; posting pro-industrial action messages as part of an escalating pay dispute.    Hundreds of Ambulance Managers & Professionals Association (AMPA) members – spanning the lowest-paid administrative roles through to senior managers and paramedics – have been taking industrial … Continued

New report estimates projected burden of arthritis, long-term back problems and osteoporosis in Western Australia

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The number of people living with arthritis in Western Australia is projected to increase significantly by 2045, suggests a new Monash University led-report, in collaboration with Curtin University, Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA and HelloJP consulting.     Using data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the report investigated … Continued

Burnt out Aussies rush to health appointments before end of year

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Bupa research has revealed that 70 per cent of working Aussies have experienced burnout as demand for last-minute health appointments surges in December.   The data also suggests that almost one in four feel work is a barrier to maintaining their health, with 30 percent of Aussies saying they are too busy to properly maintain … Continued