The breakthrough should help advance our understanding into how human heart valves develop, mature and become damaged, accelerating regenerative approaches for repairing damaged valves. [ + ]

While common carp are highly vulnerable to koi herpesvirus, their close relatives including goldfish, grass carp, silver carp and black carp rarely become infected naturally. [ + ]

An international study has provided early evidence that mental distress may be accompanied by measurable changes in the body. [ + ]

3D-printed scaffold technology from medtech company BellaSeno has been used in a primary breast augmentation procedure at Macquarie University as part of a pivotal trial. [ + ]

The robots replace equipment that, the government says, contributed to mass-contamination events and major evidentiary backlogs affecting approximately 13,000 cases across Queensland. [ + ]

The fine follows a 2022 incident in which a doctor sustained serious injuries after exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas during a series of the experiments. [ + ]

It follows disease confirmation in seabirds in WA, SA, NSW and Qld and the national decision that "H5 bird flu is no longer technically feasible to eradicate in wildlife". [ + ]

The latest national data resource on diversity in STEM has new design features intended to present a more user-centred experience. [ + ]

As part of the 35th annual WAITTA INCITE Awards, Dwivedi was recognised for his contribution to WA's medical technology ecosystem and advances in cardiac diagnostics. [ + ]

Laboratory testing of several imported unregistered melatonin products has confirmed them to be counterfeit. Now, the TGA has issued a company with five infringement notices totalling $99,000. [ + ]

Most recently, Martin served as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand at Johnson & Johnson MedTech. [ + ]

The program fosters collaboration across research, knowledge exchange and education to support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality medicines. [ + ]

A UTS report has explored the economic and social value of National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation in Australia. [ + ]

The laboratory pleaded guilty to failing to arrange for biological monitoring of two workers engaged in lead-risk work at the required intervals. [ + ]

By targeting certain pain receptors in the bladder, Australian scientists believe that the effects of cystitis — an inflammation of the bladder — could be reduced. [ + ]