News: Health and biotech
Debunking the myths and moving mens health forward
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Our research is informing new approaches to preventative health strategies, delivery of health services and management of common health conditions in men.
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Practise makes perfect: 3D-printed brains could revolutionise neurosurgery
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An Adelaide-based company, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Adelaide, is hoping to revolutionise neurosurgery techniques, following their ‘world-first operation’ in November.
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Pregnant women should take extra care to minimise their exposure to bushfire smoke
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Smoke haze from Australia’s catastrophic bushfires is continuing to affect many parts of the country.
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Intelligent machines to support, not replace, doctors
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AI and medical machine learning are constantly evolving, however don’t expect these technologies to replace doctors.
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Potential for prostate cancer breakthrough
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New tests to pinpoint when treatment is required.
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Fast-tracking the fight against disease
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Automating plate screening, analysis and interpretation for quicker and better quality diagnosis.