Medicine

Some heartburn treatments depress body iron levels, study finds

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UK Biobank: largest human genetic study is launched

Three Australian scientists have contributed to the world’s largest genetic study on humans, providing a first-of-its kind resource for health researchers across...
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Driving innovation in next-gen AI medical technologies

A new research training centre based in Victoria will develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications for medical technologies and train an expert workforce...
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Anti-cancer drugs may hold key to overcoming antimalarial drug resistance

Scientists have found a way to boost the efficacy of the world’s most powerful antimalarial drug with the help of chemotherapy medicines,...
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Victorian medtech company takes home top export award

In another win for Victoria’s booming medtech and pharma sector, a leading Melbourne-based cancer diagnostic company has been named Victorian Exporter of...
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Common antibiotic slays superbug

Researchers involved in an international trial tweaking the use of existing antibiotics believe their work could eventually save 30,000 lives annually.
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UQ centre celebrates a decade of lifesaving research

A decade of outstanding research into fields including antibiotic resistance, fighting superbugs and improving burns care has been celebrated at The University...
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Meningococcal vaccine for all 1-19 year olds in the NT

Territorians are urged to take advantage of the free meningococcal ACWY vaccine available to all children and young adults aged 1-19 years...
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New breakthrough in the war against antibiotic resistance

Scientists at The University of Western Australia, in collaboration with researchers in Canada, have developed a new compound that can combat antibiotic-resistant...
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New immunotherapy cancer centre a game changer for Victorian cancer patients

A new collaborative Centre for Cancer Immunotherapy will mean more Victorian cancer patients will be able to take part in potentially life-saving...

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Get FactsTuesday, October 16th, 2018 at 4:51pm

It’s time to talk about what might be the most important areas of all in the data space — privacy and protection.

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Data protection and privacy … getting it all right - GetSTEM

Lately I’ve been talking data. Big data, and the big jobs of making it usable, and making it shareable. Now it’s time to talk about what might be the most important areas of all in the data space — privacy and protection. We need to talk about it because it affects you. It affects you, …

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Get FactsFriday, October 12th, 2018 at 5:30pm

Jaguar’s Audible Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) will make its first appearance in the I-PACE, eliminating problems for vulnerable road users of the silent running of the vehicle’s electric motor at low speeds. http://getstem.com.au/jaguar-adds-sound-to-electric-vehicle-silence/

Jaguar adds sound to electric vehicle silence

Jaguar Land Rover has been working for 4 years on a sound for its electric vehicles to indicate motion, speed, and more to vulnerable road users.

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Get FactsThursday, October 11th, 2018 at 6:06pm

iMOVE announced its first partner project in mid-February 2018, and as of October 10 2018, they now have 10 projects with a full description up on the site for your reading pleasure.

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iMOVE's first 10 projects: who's doing what, and where?

iMOVE has published full details on its first 10 transport and smart mobility projects. Find out more about the R&D, who's doing what, & where.

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Get FactsFriday, October 5th, 2018 at 6:11pm

iMOVE Australia welcomes the establishment of a new Office for Future Transport Technologies, announced today by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack. #realITS #smartmobility #mobility #transport #connectedvehicles

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Get FactsTuesday, September 25th, 2018 at 3:27pm

Not long ago, Professor David Hensher, the Founding Director of the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at The University of Sydney sent us a wide-reaching and considered article, on various topics, tactics, and thoughts regarding traffic congestion and new technologies. At almost 9,000 words we thought it best to split into six separate articles.

Cut to now, and we’ve gathered those six articles in the one place, just in case you missed them all first time around. #realITS #transport #MaaS #smartmobility