76 new types of antibiotic resistance genes found
18 October, 2017Researchers have found 76 new types of antibiotic resistance genes by analysing large volumes of DNA data.
Clinical trials crucial to making new discoveries in cancer treatment
16 October, 2017Professor Tim Hughes and his team at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute have been at the forefront of research into chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), leading many of the advancements in CML treatment over the last 20 years.
$16 million funding for Israeli-Australian biotech company
16 October, 2017Azura Ophthalmics has received US$16 million in Series B funding to develop treatments for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
MedTech 2017 Annual Conference comes to Sydney next month
09 October, 2017The MedTech 2017 Annual Conference, hosted by the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA), will take place from 1–2 November at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney.
Biosensitive tattoos monitor glucose, hydration levels
05 October, 2017Researchers at Harvard and MIT have developed smart tattoo ink that changes colour if the wearer is dehydrated or if his/her blood sugar rises.
Novel drug combo for triple-negative breast cancer
03 October, 2017In the hunt for novel treatments against triple-negative breast cancer, US researchers have combined a new protein inhibitor with a chemotherapy drug.
Avita Medical and BARDA execute a US$24.3m contract option
22 September, 2017Regenerative medicine company Avita Medical has announced the execution of an expanded contract option valued at approximately US$24.3 million.
Paradigm receives ethics approval for osteoarthritis trial
21 September, 2017Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has received ethics approval for its Phase 2b clinical trial to investigate pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) in subjects with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and bone marrow edema lesions (BMELs).
So long, Pap smears — HPV screening found to be better at cancer detection
21 September, 2017 by Lauren DavisResearchers have compared the effectiveness of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing to the common but somewhat unpopular practice of Pap tests, in what is said to be Australia's biggest clinical trial.
Personalised medicine trial for childhood cancers
19 September, 2017Personalised medicine for childhood cancers in Australia is now one step closer, following the launch of the Zero Childhood Cancer program's national clinical trial.
New spray dryer recovers 95% of particles, improves efficiency and cuts costs
14 September, 2017Chemical engineers at the University of Sydney have developed and tested a new pilot-scale spray drying system that is designed to recover more than 95% of particles.
Merck to co-lead global cancer big data alliance
12 September, 2017Merck is collaborating with independent not-for-profit Project Data Sphere to jointly lead the Global Oncology Big Data Alliance (GOBDA).
Caucasian ovarian cancer patients should stick to standard dosing, study finds
05 September, 2017European women with ovarian cancer should stick to the standard three-week dosing schedule for paclitaxel rather than boosting up to a weekly dose-dense regimen, according to the results of the phase III ICON8 trial.
Stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease
01 September, 2017 by Adam FloranceSufferers of Parkinson's disease may soon be enjoying improved movement thanks to a team of researchers from Kyoto University, Japan, and some crab-eating macaques.
Australian specialists may hold key to ovarian cancer treatment
31 August, 2017Three Australian cancer treatment centres are involved in a drug trial that could see the next major advancement in ovarian cancer therapy.
