Health Industry News
Scientific breakthrough on objective diagnosis of PTSD
Findings from an Emory University, USA research study* released this week demonstrate a non-invasive protocol involving heart rate data and machine learning algorithms can accurately diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Classification of post-traumatic stress disorder from heart rate variability metrics with heart rate-based window segmentation study, involving technology developed by Emory University and licensed…
Read MoreFailure to prevent fractures costing Australia billions each year
The brittle bones of Australians aged 50+ are expected to cost $3.1 billion in 2017, while the total cost over 10 years will climb to $21.9 billion by 2022. This is according to the first reports to analyse the cost and burden of poor bone health for all States and Territories nation-wide released by Osteoporosis…
Read MoreApotex launches vaccine ordering website
Apotex will launch an APOaccess online vaccine ordering portal today (Monday, June 26, 2017), offering pharmacy a one-stop solution to their vaccine ordering needs. The new portal follows the acquisition of Reform Management’s online vaccine ordering platform earlier this year, providing pharmacy with more than 50 vaccines, greater convenience and enhanced access nation-wide. The streamlined…
Read MorePromising vaccination that lowers cholesterol could prevent heart attacks
A promising new vaccination that is designed to prevent heart attacks is currently being developed by Austrian biotech company, AFFiRis. The research has shown that the injection can be targeted towards the immune system to lower cholesterol by stopping fatty deposits from clogging the arteries and reducing the risk of heart disease. The vaccine, known…
Read MoreQueensland to bolster its biomedical industry with $4m injection
Addressing the BIO conference in San Diego on Monday, (June 19, 2017) QLD Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the launch of the Queensland Biomedical 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan, which aims to bolster the QLD economy by upwards of AUD$2 billion by investing in biomedical sciences. A press release issued by the Premier’s office explains that…
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