Macquarie Uni spin-out nabs $16.8m to advance ALS treatment
A biotech start-up that has shown the ability to pause and in some cases reverse ALS disease in mice has raised around $16.8m to trial the treatment on people.
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‘I had the worst response to chemo possible’
Jacinta Frawley, a psychotherapist from Sutherland in Sydney, had a stage three ovarian cancer diagnosis that was unresponsive to treatment – until a new treatment handed her a new lease on life.
Where did we come from? Try looking underwater in WA
Searching for the answers to life’s big questions can take you to some amazing places on Earth – such as the remote beaches of Western Australia where clues are found beneath the surface.
Genetic bias ban delayed, despite Labor’s pledge
A major barrier to the genomics revolution remains standing, despite commitments by the Albanese government, with a ban on genetic discrimination stalled.
A 12-year-old’s journey into the world of weight-loss drugs
A mother in the US found success with a weight-loss drug after a lifelong battle. Noticing her daughter start down the same path, she decided to have her try semaglutide.
Aussie team wins ‘Nobel for tech’
A University of Melbourne team has won the Association for Computing Machinery’s Gordon Bell Prize for the development of the first quantum-accurate simulation of biological systems.
What are insurers and hospitals fighting about?
A heated brawl between private health insurers and the nation’s hospitals has gone public. Something has to give. So far it’s the patients who look likely to pay more, no matter who wins.
It’s always going to hurt, but there’s a way to reduce your health insurance bills
While health insurers are in a fight with private hospitals, it’s a good time to review your own cover. Here’s how you can cut your bills.
Six things you need to know about health insurance before you switch
Confused? Health insurance is crucial and complex, but it gets easier if you grasp a few key details. This is what you need to consider.
Why it may be time to get your breast implants removed
A decision is looming for many women who have early-generation breast implants that are reaching the end of their lifespan. Here, a women’s health expert outlines what needs to be considered.
Music festivals to host state’s pill testing trial
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says if a young person has a pill in their hands at a musical festival ‘they’re intending to use it’.
Private equity greed blamed for Healthscope ‘kamikaze’ act
A peak lobby group says the Healthscope furore is the canary in the coalmine as far as private equity in the health sector goes. Healthscope says that’s rubbish.
Heart surgery’s Manhattan Project an Australian success story
After a 25-year quest by a Brisbane-born biomedical engineer, the first Australian patient has been implanted with a groundbreaking artificial heart that can keep a patient alive even without a pulse.
‘Scratching surface’ of research into rare childhood diseases
It’s one of the great promises of genomic medicine – all children with a rare disease will have their genetic disorder pinpointed and treated.
How to protect yourself against methanol poisoning
Travellers take note – methanol poisoning is more common and widespread than generally understood. Here’s how to avoid it.
Six million hit as hospital operator tears up health fund contracts
Millions of Australians will be affected by Healthscope’s decision to cut ties to 26 insurers – which the industry has labelled ‘unethical’. Is your fund affected? | FULL LIST
Will my surgery be cancelled? What patients need to know in private hospital dispute
A war of words has erupted after the nation’s second-largest hospital operator announced it will terminate contracts with two private health insurers. Here is everything you need to know.
Fifth person dies from Laos poisoning after death of Aussie teen
A British lawyer has become the fifth victim, passing away just hours after Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones, 19, died after drinking alcohol laced with methanol while on holiday with her best friend in Southeast Asia.
Josie’s story: from rare condition to ray of hope
When my niece Josie was born, genomics was not ready to diagnose her condition. Now my selfless, capable sister has hope there will one day be a treatment for Josie’s incredibly rare syndrome.
Twist of fate leads scientist on a quest for a cure
The birth of American geneticist Soo-Kyung Lee’s daughter Yuna changed not only the scientist’s personal life, but launched her career as the world’s foremost scientist researching FOXG1.
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