WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2026 Mental health crisis demands urgent action as voters highlight access gap 3 in 4 voters concerned about shortage of psychiatrists 7 in 10 voters say the mental health system does not meet their needs Majority say more must be done to improve access and affordability Psychiatrists call for targeted Federal Budget … Continued
Enables researchers worldwide to access high-quality ssDNA oligonucleotides within hours Establishes direct distribution networks across Latin America, Japan and South Korea PARIS–BUSINESS WIRE– DNA Script, a pioneer in DNA synthesis providing scientists with rapid, on-demand access to high-quality DNA, today announced it has signed distribution agreements with Gencell, Bio-Medical Science Co. (BMS), and Biostream, expanding … Continued
Dubai, UAE — March 2026 Vectramind Health today announced that its’ AI-native patient experience and engagement platform, Firstpass, has received strong validation in a newly released KLAS First Look report highlighting high levels of customer satisfaction and measurable improvements in patient engagement and operational efficiency. The findings, published in the KLAS Research report ‘Vectramind Firstpass Unified Patient Experience & … Continued
UNDER EMBARGO:12.00am 18/3 AEDT | 9am 17/3 EST A large international study led by UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), has found that older adults who experience frequent disturbing dreams may have a higher risk of developing dementia – particularly men and people in their 60s. The research, involving an international collaboration of … Continued
Galderma will present nine posters spanning its full aesthetics portfolio at AMWC 2026, highlighting the regenerative benefits of Sculptra®, the long-lasting efficacy of Restylane®, and the advanced clinical performance of Relfydess® (RelabotulinumtoxinA) 1-9 The data reinforce Galderma’s future-focused approach to innovation, addressing emerging patient needs from menopause‑related skin changes to rising interest in body injectables … Continued
GENT, Belgium & TOKYO–BUSINESS WIRE– H.U. Group Holdings Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Fujirebio Holdings, Inc. (hereinafter “Fujirebio”) today announced that Fujirebio Europe N.V. has obtained a CE Certificate of the Lumipulse G NfL Blood assay under the Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR). This CLEIA (chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay) test … Continued
Employers need to lift their game on mental health: Australians for Mental Health Australians for Mental Health is urging Australian businesses to lead the charge in dismantling damaging workplace culture, after it was revealed a third of hiring managers would not consider employing people with a history of mental illness. The Australian HR … Continued
As part of PDA’s 30th year celebrations, a new look was commissioned for both our logo and a refresh of our website to meet our needs and strengthen our organisation as we move forwards. Working with our project partners, FivebyFive, over the past eight months, we are now proud to officially launch the … Continued
Researchers at Monash University and Flinders University have launched a series of microlearning education videos designed to support safer, more appropriate use of psychotropic medications for people living with dementia and in residential aged care. The video series includes 12 short, practical modules (approximately 5-7 minutes each) covering key topics including initiation, monitoring and … Continued
Australian researchers have unlocked the possibility of creating smart wound dressings that enable real-time monitoring while also being able to deliver healing agents in one simple, scalable platform. Chronic wounds cause significant burdens on healthcare systems due to the complexities of continuous and changing care required. Smart wound dressings that monitor infection or deliver healing therapeutics have emerged as a … Continued
