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Digipharma 2014 – The future of health technology
“I think the biggest innovations of the 21st century will be the intersection of biology and technology.” – Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple Inc (1955 – 2011). The words of the late Steve Jobs were echoed throughout the Digipharma Conference 2014, co-hosted by VIVA! Communications. Held in Sydney on Wednesday, March 27 and…
Read MoreAussie innovation curbing sleep-related risks
More than 1-in-20 Australian adults who stop breathing during the night1 are at increased risk of heart disease and a shorter life span, new research reveals.[2] From today, these people may sleep better and live longer, with the launch of an Australian innovation. New findings from a decade-long study show people living with obstructive sleep…
Read MoreDigiPharma 2014 – What Does Digital Excellence Look Like?
VIVA! Communications teamed with Princeton Digital to host the third annual Digital Pharma seminar series, entitled ‘What Does Digital Excellence Look Like?’ in Sydney on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Chaired by Gavin Walsh, General Manager, Princeton Digital, the full-day seminar, which will also be taking place in Melbourne on April 3, 2014, provided Australian pharmaceutical…
Read MoreImproving care for people living with rare diseases – World Rare Disease Day 2014
Today marks the 7th annual World Rare Disease Day in which Australia has participated for the past five years. Today experts are meeting to highlight the issues of rare disease and the implications for those living with or affected by these diseases. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness about the…
Read MoreFood poisoning – More common than you think
With the tragic news announcement this week that Aussies, Noelene Bischoff, 54 and her 14-year-old daughter, Yvana died from a combination of food-poisoning and pre-existing medical conditions. That got us thinking about the prevalence and risks associated with food, preparation and food-poisoning. According to statistics from the Food Standards of Australia and New Zealand, the…
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