Understanding impulse control behaviours in Parkinson's disease
28 October, 2019Researchers have discovered how medications for Parkinson's disease cause some patients to develop addictive behaviours such as problem gambling, binge eating, hypersexuality and excessive shopping.
Blood test allows for rapid TB diagnosis
28 October, 2019Tuberculosis (TB) can now be identified in less than an hour thanks to a new blood test.
Diabetes medication can mask ketoacidosis
26 July, 2019A new class of diabetes medications is masking the potentially dangerous condition of ketoacidosis at the time of surgery, according to researchers.
Autism death rates twice that of general population
13 March, 2019The death rates of people with autism spectrum disorder are twice that of the general population. But their autism is not the primary cause of death.
CareFit Slim LCD Cart, 1 Drawer (1x1)
18 February, 2019The CareFit Slim LCD Cart is a documentation medical cart that works as a point-of-care solution at a patient's bedside, in a hallway or any other area with its slim depth and small footprint.
Choosing the best stethoscope for the job
02 November, 2018For most medical practitioners, choosing a new stethoscope can be an arduous task.
Parkinson's diagnosis — the eyes have it
24 August, 2018A new link between a thinning eye retina and dopamine means doctors may soon be able to diagnose Parkinson's disease with a simple eye scan.
Kyra's legacy
14 May, 2018A decade ago, lymphoma therapies for sick dogs were being trialled to help children with the disease. Now, cancer medication for humans is being successfully adapted to help man's best friend.
In Conversation with Prof. Elizabeth Rakoczy
07 May, 2018 by Laini BennettProfessor Rakoczy has developed an innovative new gene therapy for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We discuss her research and how she is using modified viruses as a delivery vehicle.
Biomedica osteomiR microRNA signature for osteoporosis diagnosis
28 March, 2018The osteomiR microRNA signature is intended to assess the risk of a first fracture in female patients of postmenopausal osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. This information enables timely interventions and can help to avoid fractures.
Alere DDS2 mobile drug test system
06 March, 2018The Alere DDS2 mobile test system is a handheld analyser for the rapid screening of drugs of abuse in oral fluid.
Healthcare without bounds: diagnostic innovations and seamless care
07 February, 2018Within the healthcare system, there seems to be barriers to providing patients with personalised, effective care.
New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's
01 February, 2018Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict Alzheimer's with 90% accuracy, years before symptoms appear.
High-tech solution to floaters
20 November, 2017Patients may soon be able to zap away annoying flecks in their vision.
Parkinson's now diagnosed before symptoms appear
09 September, 2017A new Australian tool offers hope to Parkinson's sufferers globally.
