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Cancer costs to grow by 67 percent

The cost of cancer per person on the health system is expected to grow 67 percent by 2050 if there are no changes to how many people get and survive cancer in each age

Quantum machine learning makes a leap into the real world

One of the first projects in Australia to use quantum machine learning in a non-quantum industry aims to improve food security and student wellbeing. Not-for-profit Food

Vital VAD information missing from aged care homes

The vast majority of Australia’s residential aged care facilities do not provide residents with suitable information on Voluntary Assisting Dying (VAD) as required by

3D-printed diamond-infused implant targets battery pain

A 3D-printed diamond–titanium device, that generates its own power, has the potential to overcome the need for batteries in medical implants. Developed by RMIT

Billing calculator bulks up GPs knowledge

The Federal Government is rolling out a calculator for GPs to measure the impact of introducing more bulk billing in their practices. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler

Ninajirachi grabs eight ARIA Award nominations

Electronic music star Ninajirachi has dominated the ARIA Award nominations, snaring eight appearances in the rollcall. ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said 2025 awards, to be

Should I use paracetamol in pregnancy? Here’s the science

By Nicholas Wood and Debra Kennedy United States President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol except in cases of extremely high fever, because of

Change in spending habits locked in for Queenslanders

The cost-of-living crisis has prompted Queenslanders to adjust their spending habits, with new research suggesting the changes are permanent. A national YouGov survey,

Super-charged vinegar targets antibiotic resistance

Queensland researchers have helped to super-charge vinegar into a possible solution to antibiotic resistance. A new study, led by scientists at Brisbane-based QIMR

Home-grown donors vital for blood cancer treatment

Around 80 percent of Australians diagnosed with blood cancer are relying on overseas donors to ensure life-saving treatment. Leukaemia Foundation CEO Chris Tanti said

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