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.
Gas-sensing capsule to help people with gut disorders
02 November, 2023Atmo Biosciences has created a gas-sensing capsule the size of a vitamin pill which, when swallowed, can electronically report data about the human gastrointestinal system.
Breath powers paediatric prosthetic hand
24 October, 2023 by Stéphane Marouani, Country Manager ANZ, MathworksCalled Airbender, the wearable upper limb prosthetic is designed to be affordable, comfortable and intuitive for young users.
Pancreatic cancer drug targets scar-like tumour tissue
06 October, 2023The drug known as PXS‐5505 returns the tumour microenvironment to a more 'normal' state by reducing fibrosis and decreasing tumour stiffness.
Breakthrough drug targets life-threatening 'bad cholesterol'
26 September, 2023The oral drug muvalaplin is claimed to provide world-first treatment for lipoprotein(a), a largely genetic form of cholesterol that increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
