Category: <span>Healthcare</span>

In today’s talking points: China to use AI to diagnose lung cancer; World’s first customised 3D-printed tantalum knee used in knee-reconstruction surgery; Australian Government calls for input into Specialist Dementia Care Unit implementation plans

In today’s talking points: First head transplant surgery raises ethical questions; New technology could allow testing on a virtual human body; First Robot to pass China’s medical exam; China’s Health system enduring expansion.   First head transplant surgery raises ethical questions A team of Chinese doctors, in partnership with Italian professor Sergio Canavero, director of the Turin Advanced Neuromodulation …

In today’s talking points: Gene tests – the novelty present of the future; Peking University to become major scientific research base for China; Australian Senior Living and Aged Care Trade Mission visits China; Air quality improving in China’s main cities    Gene tests – the novelty present of the future Gone are the days of genetic testing being confined to medical …

In today’s talking points: China’s public health will be heavily impacted by its battle with air pollution, study says; Researchers cut arthritis consultation costs with mobile app; Doses of baby vaccines are recalled; Cosmetic industry may face restrictions in order to tighten up “unregulated” industry

In today’s talking points: Australian-led study detects genetic risk factors for asthma, hay fever and eczema; Empowered consumers take control of their health; Australian study reveals major benefits of an age friendly workplace; Herbal extracts improved symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome, new study shows

In today’s talking points: US researches probe the health impacts of e-cigarettes; Researchers from the University of Michigan compare lifetime toxic chemical releases between coal-generated electricity and natural gas; Chinese overweight students encouraged to take new university course; Chinese healthcare looking positive for the future

In today’s talking points: China’s speeds up research into organ donation; The way a person walks may indicate health problems; Obesity at a new high according to the World Health Organisation; High demand for Auslan classes in preparation for Australian Deaf Games

In today’s talking points: Billions of yuan given to HIV/AIDS control and treatment in China last year; Researchers find smartphone-apps useful for managing depression; Smog in Northern China cuts life expectancy by 3 years when compared to Southern China.

In today’s talking points: Dieting intermittently shows better results that one continuous diet; New bacteria found could lead to a vaccine for Gonorrhoea; Researchers find carbohydrates play a part in transmitting malaria; Liver cancer cases decreased by Hep B virus treatment.

China extends maternity leave for female employees; A new test developed in Australia allows easy detection of a disease causing sudden blindness; Mushrooms used to purify water resulting in greener technology; China and Myanmar work towards reducing Malaria along border.