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Being Part of the New Health Frontier

In November last year, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport delivered its bipartisan report “The New Frontier: Delivering better health for all Australians” on the approval processes for new drugs and novel medical technologies in Australia.

Australian Health Journal spoke to some of the industry bodies who were part of the Inquiry, for their comments on the process, the report and hopes in the recommendations being implemented.

A Thai story of confidence, ethics and morality

When Pili Opal left Udon Thani, a farming region in north-eastern Thailand, to go to University in Bangkok, she bravely left her family to improve her life and theirs through her education.

Pili says, “When I created Respect International Academy I had much more than modeling In my mind. I wanted more. I wanted to change lives. I wanted to help people, men, women, children, discover who they are but maybe never saw. And never let anyone take that away from them, ever. When I help people I help my country rise up”.

Transformative era for medical devices in Asia-Pacific region

The Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed) represents manufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment, devices and in-vitro diagnostics, industry associations and other key stakeholders associated with the medical technology industry in Asia Pacific.

Stroke in working age adults

Stroke can happen to anyone of any age. Men are at greater risk of stroke and as we get older our risk increases. However, stroke is preventable for many. Some of the causes include high blood pressure, being overweight, smoking, high cholesterol, a high intake of alcohol and diabetes.

Segway wheels keep turning

Anne Dao meets John Peng from Segway-Ninebot

REFACTURED Episode 1

REFACTURED Pilot Episode launches, with coverage on research institute engagement with industry, Application of communications, AI (Artificial Intelligence) IoT (Internet of Things) into manufactured devices and 3D printing across industry, including prototyping

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