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Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain

Health Technologies

Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain

People with back pain face little guidance, as a University of Sydney study finds most treatment apps are poor quality and untested.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017

The new sensor device that allows the visually impaired to detect objects from over three metres away

The new sensor device that allows the visually impaired to detect objects from over three metres away

Revolutionary 'SmartCane' device empowers the visually impaired by detecting obstacles over 3m away, boosting independence.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017

Cervical cancer screening firm TruScreen to list on small-cap NZAX

Physical Security

Cervical cancer screening firm TruScreen to list on small-cap NZAX

TruScreen, which develops a cervical cancer screening system, plans to join the small-cap NZX Alternative Market next week in a compliance listing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Medical Device stories

Local startup launches blockchain-powered secure prescription platform

Local startup launches blockchain-powered secure prescription platform

Australian startup ScalaMed has developed a secure prescription management system using blockchain technology.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017