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Stem cell technology: hope for babies born with a cataract

AAP - 19-03-2018

Stem cells are being used to regenerate human eye lenses, offering hope of better vision outcomes for children born with a cataract. A team of

 
Optometrist launches innovative eye service to transform patient care

HealthTimes - 18-10-2017

Leading optometry practice OCULA has launched a specialist eye service integrating three disciplines of eye care – the first of its kind in New Zealand.

 
Australia's oral health to be investigated

AAP - 28-02-2017

The oral health of the nation will go under scrutiny in a new University of Adelaide study, the first national study of its kind in more than a decade.

 
Major cuts to allied health scholarships

Karen Keast - 24-01-2017

Allied health has been dealt a $72.5 million blow, with the Federal Government slashing its funding for health workforce scholarships over four years.

 
World-first vaccine to prevent and treat gum disease

AAP - 05-12-2016

Melbourne scientists hope clinical trials on their promising periodontitis vaccine to treat chronic gum disease will begin in 2018. Australian

 
Australia falling behind in kids dental care

AAP - 19-05-2016

The prevalence of untreated tooth decay in kids is higher in Australia than in comparable countries, says a new Adelaide University survey. One

 
Controversial Vic chiro banned from treating kids

AAP - 17-05-2016

A Melbourne chiropractor at the centre of a viral online video of him cracking a four-day-old baby's spine has been temporarily banned from treating children.

 
Pathologists hit back at proposed funding cuts

AAP - 28-04-2016

Pathologists have hit back at a scathing report suggesting their industry should face hefty government funding cuts. Pathologists insist a new

 
Vitamin C cuts cataract progression risk

AAP - 24-03-2016

Vitamin C rich foods can cut cataract progression by a third, according to new research. Eating foods high in vitamin C can cut the risk of cataract

 
Chiropractic Board of Australia 'should be sacked' amid allegations

AAP - 19-01-2016

The Chiropractic Board of Australia is facing growing calls for it to be sacked amid accusations it's failed to act on hundreds of complaints.

 

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