In the media
Australian families encouraged to tuck into Science Week
with a healthy and sustainable challenge
A digital lunchbox launched by Australia's national
science agency, CSIRO, aims to get people thinking about making
both healthy and sustainable food choices and what they might be
eating in the future (20 August 2021).
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$79 million to turn brilliant ideas into new
treatments
The Australian Government is investing $79 million in
medical research and innovation projects to develop new medical
devices, medicines, and digital health technologies, which will
benefit Australians who need them (20 August 2021).
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We can prevent health harms with quick action on
climate
AMA President called for an ambitious national response to
climate change at Better Futures Forum, with recommendations to
government: Facilitate an active transition to renewable energy;
develop a national climate change and health strategy to enable
mitigation, adaptation and preparedness; and clearly communicate
the health benefits of climate action (19 August 2021).
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Valvular heart disease rising rapidly, says report
Rates of valvular heart disease that could lead to serious
complications are rising rapidly, according to Australian
cardiovascular experts (16 August 2021).
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Queensland
Mater Mothers' gets the scoop on what matters most
to mums
Quality-of-life data collected from women before and after
childbirth at Mater Mothers' Hospital in Queensland is helping
the healthcare provider advance towards value-based maternity care
(20 August 2021).
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Doctor reprimanded after leaving 47 cms of cable inside
patient during procedure
A Queensland doctor who specialises in vein and cosmetic
procedures has been reprimanded after leaving 47 centimetres of
fibre optic cable inside a patient (19 August 2021).
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