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Scalp cooling technology prevents chemo hair loss

AAP - 16-02-2017

US researchers have shown scalp-cooling caps prevented hair loss in 50 per cent of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Hair loss is a dreaded side-effect

 
New robotic drug discovery platform for ACT

HealthTimes - 06-02-2017

The Australian National University (ANU), the ACT Minister for Health and the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) have launched a new robotic system to fast-track

 
Artificial skin capable of detecting temperature changes

AAP - 01-02-2017

A team of engineers and scientists from the US and Switzerland have developed an artificial skin capable of detecting temperature changes. A

 
Smartphones can be used as cancer scanners

AAP - 27-01-2017

US researchers say a Google algorithm could be a powerful tool in catching deadly skin cancers. A computer algorithm can catch skin

 
Human error blamed for the loss of embryos at a fertility clinic in Adelaide

AAP - 24-01-2017

A report has found human error was the likely reason a back-up power unit at an Adelaide hospital failed during last year's statewide blackout.

 
A new camera-fitted brain needle unveiled at the University of Adelaide

AAP - 20-01-2017

A new camera-fitted brain needle has been unveiled at the University of Adelaide and it is expected to make neurosurgery safer and save lives.

 
Study finds medical skin glue can reduce IV drip failure

AAP - 08-12-2016

Skin glue which holds IV drips in the arms of patients reduces pain and has the potential to save the Australian healthcare sector millions of dollars.

 
NASA spacesuits reduces risk of sudden infant death syndrome

AAP - 07-12-2016

Spacesuits originally designed for NASA's astronauts have been developed into products to help keep premature babies at a comfortable skin temperature.

 
Australia's wealthiest postcodes are the healthiest postcodes

AAP - 25-11-2016

A new postcode health tracker shows the wealthiest suburbs in Australia are home to the healthiest people in the country. Australia's wealthiest

 
Electronic device could transform care for stroke patients

AAP - 19-10-2016

A new device delivers a weak electrical shocks followed by an audible click to strengthen brain and spinal connections in stroke patients. An

 

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