BiomeBank's new GMP facility to scale up microbiome therapy
15 December, 2023BiomeBank has opened a new GMP manufacturing facility, located in Adelaide's biomedical precinct, in order to increase global supply of the company's donor-derived microbiome-based therapy.
DigiKey launches MedTech Beyond video series
14 December, 2023From wearables to immersive tech and AI-powered innovations, the series explores how medical technology is creating opportunities to live longer, more fulfilling lives.
Orthopaedic implant coating helps to ward off infection
08 December, 2023The new material could be easily and controllably applied by spray-casting on many medical devices to protect them against infection.
Vaccine patch could protect against Zika virus
06 December, 2023A simple-to-apply, needle-free vaccine patch could be used in future to protect people from the potentially deadly mosquito-borne Zika virus.
Bone growth drug benefits children with dwarfism
01 December, 2023A drug that boosts bone growth in children with achondroplasia — the most common form of dwarfism — may also reduce their chances of SIDS, sleep apnoea and needing surgery.
New Therapies: Bridge Knowledge, Speed and Quality
01 December, 2023How quickly and effectively can you deliver breakthrough, high-quality new therapies to market?
Pill-sized device monitors vital signs from the gut
28 November, 2023US scientists have developed an ingestible device that can safely monitor vital signs like breathing and heart rate from inside of us.
Dedicated mRNA lab coming to University of Queensland
24 November, 2023mRNA vaccines and therapies will soon be produced for clinical trials in a dedicated laboratory at The University of Queensland (UQ).
COVID-19, vaccines and pandemic preparedness: lessons learnt
23 November, 2023 by Lauren DavisWith Australia officially in its eight wave of COVID-19, the time is ripe to look back at the challenges faced and lessons learnt from vaccine development during the early days of the pandemic.
IV needle designed to soften upon insertion
22 November, 2023The intravenous needle remains soft once it has been used, preventing accidental needlestick injuries and unethical reuse.
Magnetic gel enables faster diabetic wound healing
21 November, 2023The invention takes a comprehensive 'all in one' approach to wound healing, accelerating the process on several fronts.
Existing drug found to improve hand osteoarthritis symptoms
17 November, 2023Researchers conducted a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 97 people to investigate methotrexate, a low-cost treatment for inflammatory joint conditions.
Injectable tissue prosthesis to aid in muscle regeneration
15 November, 2023A new approach to healing muscle injury employs an injectable tissue prosthesis in the form of conductive hydrogels combined with a robot-assisted rehabilitation system.
A steroid-free alternative for treating rheumatic condition
08 November, 2023Scientists have found success in treating an arguably neglected inflammatory condition, polymyalgia rheumatica, with a drug that could provide an alternative to steroids for patients.
Noble metal coating reduces acute stent thrombosis
07 November, 2023Medtech company Bactiguard has developed a thin noble metal coating that prevents bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on medical devices.
