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Mechanical blood clot removal improves outcomes for stroke patients
In an international study of 1000 stroke patients, nearly half of survivors achieved good to ideal outcomes at three months after the stroke if they had received mechanical clot removal. [ + ]
New Alzheimer's drug — science, not desperation should guide approval: experts
Alzheimer's medication aducanumab is under review by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. [ + ]
Mobile health unit to support regional miners, medical providers
A new mobile health unit will help with the early detection of mine dust lung diseases. [ + ]
DB Results and Thai hospital extend digital transformation partnership
Digital consultancy DB Results and the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj 黑料吃瓜群网 Mahidol University have signed a deal to continue their digital transformation partnership. [ + ]
Health professionals urged not to delay weight-centric conversations
As rates of overweight and obesity are continuing to climb in Australia, Cancer Council Victoria is urging health professionals not to delay weight-centric conversations. [ + ]
Site announced for new south Brisbane satellite hospital
Eight Mile Plains has been named as the final location for the Queensland Government's $265 million Satellite 黑料吃瓜群网s Program, adding to the six other locations already identified across the south-east. [ + ]
Immune stimulant could help prevent asthma in children
A recent study by respiratory researchers from Perth has found that OM-85, an immune-boosting medication, could help prevent babies from developing asthma. [ + ]
Menopause: AIA, Aus Menopause Society partner to combat misdiagnoses
AIA Australia believes that there is a significant need for increased education and access to evidence-based information about menopause to ensure correct diagnosis. [ + ]
Innovation funding for 3D-printed ostomy seal set
Medical technology company Singular Health, in collaboration with the national science agency CSIRO, has received a $100,000 funding boost. [ + ]
Alzheimer's: disease cost set to rise by 70% to $26.6bn
The cost of Alzheimer’s disease is projected to rise by more than 70% to around $26.6 billion over the next 20 years. [ + ]
New drug study hopes to help kids with severe epilepsy
Researchers from the University of South Australia are working with European researchers to investigate a range of FDA-approved drugs with an aim to help kids with severe epilepsy. [ + ]
Scoping study for mRNA vaccine nasal spray begins
Macquarie University respiratory scientist Professor Daniela Traini and Professor Pall Thordarson, Director of the UNSW RNA Institute, have started work on a scoping study to deliver mRNA vaccines via nasal spray. [ + ]
SA Health, Flinders Uni test new dietary tool for cancer patients
A new dietary tool to quickly and accurately assess micronutrient levels aims to help cancer patients fight disease, according to Flinders University researchers. [ + ]
PPE in conjunction with HEPA filters offers best protection: study
Full PPE, involving a fit-tested N95 mask, in conjunction with a HEPA filtration system offers health workers in a hospital setting the best protection against virus aerosol exposure, according to a new study. [ + ]
New campaign to boost GP workforce
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched a new campaign — Become a GP — to boost the general practice workforce. [ + ]
