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Australians with devastating cancers are living longer, thanks to genomics and advanced treatments, but many are being left behind

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A new landmark report launched today by Omico, confirms precision oncology – the use of genomics to match a person’s tumour DNA to advanced treatments – not only extends the lives of those with incurable cancers, but simultaneously is also creating jobs and fuelling Australia’s economy. Yet without urgent action, many facing a very tough cancer … Continued

Volcanic bubbles help foretell the fate of coral in more acidic seas

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By 2100 Australian and global coral reef communities will be slow to recover, less complex, and dominated by fleshy algae, as high carbon dioxide changes ocean chemistry.  An international study published today in Communications Biology has used unique coral reefs in Papua New Guinea to determine the likely impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs in the … Continued

Merck Takes Patient-Directed Approach to Bring Innovation to the Treatment of Rare Neuromuscular Disorder, Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

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Cladribine capsules have the potential to be the first oral treatment for people living with rare, chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder, generalized Myasthenia Gravis Cladribine capsules has received Fast Track designation and Orphan Drug Designation by the US FDA Merck has established an MG patient council to provide insights on how to best meet the needs … Continued

Enlivex Announces $212,000,000 Private Placement to Initiate World’s First Prediction Markets Digital Asset Treasury Strategy, via RAIN token Accumulation, and the Appointment of Matteo Renzi, Former Prime Minister of Italy, to its Board

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– Upon the closing of the private placement, Enlivex will adopt the world’s first RAIN prediction markets token digital asset treasury strategy, via RAIN token accumulation. – RAIN is a fully decentralized predictions and options protocol that redefines predictive market ecosystems and provides a powerful platform for on-chain market creation – built for transparency, automation, … Continued

Researchers reveal progressive, regional brain changes in Parkinson’s disease

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Researchers have found Parkinson’s disease causes changes to the blood vessels in the brain. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disease in Australia, affecting more than 150,000 people. These research findings shift understanding of the disease and may lead to new treatment options. New research has revealed that Parkinson’s disease causes significant and … Continued

RACGP praises government commitment to fund additional medical students

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The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has applauded the Federal Government for delivering on its commitment to fund 100 extra Commonwealth-supported places (CSPs) for medical students at 10 universities with a strong commitment to general practice. The announcement represents the first 100 of what will eventually become 150 additional CSPs, with the final 50 … Continued

Australians with devastating cancers are living longer, thanks to genomics and advanced treatments, but many are being left behind

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A landmark Australian report by Omico will be launched tomorrow (25th Nov) at Parliament House showing that Australians with devastating cancer can have their lives extended when their tumour DNA is matched to advanced treatment, a process called precision oncology, which is simultaneously creating jobs and fuelling our economy.   Omico is Australia’s not for … Continued

Medical Colleges Pitch Training Overhaul to End Rural Specialist Shortage

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Australia’s peak medical specialist training bodies are urging the federal government to establish dedicated regional specialist training centres, warning the current system is failing to produce enough specialist doctors for rural and regional communities.  The proposed training hubs would allow doctors to complete the same high-quality specialist training in regional areas that they currently must … Continued