Tag: research

Eight New Muscular Dystrophy Therapies Show Promise
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Eight New Muscular Dystrophy Therapies Show Promise

Eight new muscular dystrophy therapies show promise in targeting disease mechanisms, moving beyond traditional care...

14/09/2026
Football Players’ ALS Risk Under Scrutiny
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Football Players’ ALS Risk Under Scrutiny

Football players face a fourfold higher risk of developing ALS, according to a 2021 study,...

12/09/2026
FDA fast-tracks first drug for MOGAD
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FDA fast-tracks first drug for MOGAD

The FDA fast-tracks satralizumab for MOGAD, a rare autoimmune disease. This decision could make it...

11/09/2026
Gene therapy shows promise for seizure patients
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Gene therapy shows promise for seizure patients

Gene therapy shows promise for seizure patients with sustained reductions in seizure frequency and improved...

10/09/2026
Sugar Tax Boosts Oral Health Reduces Inequities
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Sugar Tax Boosts Oral Health Reduces Inequities

A 20% sugar tax could add half‑million life years and cut dental disease, showing levy...

03/09/2026
New Reports Highlight Avian Flu Industry Role Solidarity
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New Reports Highlight Avian Flu Industry Role Solidarity

Avian flu funding in Australia draws criticism as $20 million aid falls short of the...

02/09/2026
Data Centres to Nepal Demand Stronger Climate Action
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Data Centres to Nepal Demand Stronger Climate Action

Data centre climate concerns rise as Australia backs away from renewable mandates, prompting Nepal’s tech...

30/08/2026
HESTA pressed to divest from fossil fuels
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HESTA pressed to divest from fossil fuels

Australia’s largest health worker super fund faces calls to divest from fossil fuels to align...

22/08/2026
Patient Consent Faces New AI Challenges in Healthcare
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Patient Consent Faces New AI Challenges in Healthcare

AI patient consent is a growing hurdle as health providers wrestle with new regulations and...

Private hospitals see revenue rise under new reform proposals
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Private hospitals see revenue rise under new reform proposals

New health reform proposals may boost private hospital revenue and push up insurance premiums. See...

21/08/2026