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Working in Summer
Management

Working in Summer

Summer work in New Zealand brings greater risks of sunburn, dehydration and heatstroke, with long hours also fuelling fatigue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Farmers urged to focus on critical risks to avoid joining summer accident toll
Melanoma

Farmers urged to focus on critical risks to avoid joining summer accident toll

Nearly 550 farmers were injured and three died on farms last summer, with vehicles and sun exposure among the biggest dangers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019
Sun exposure gets personal with wearable UV sensors
Melanoma

Sun exposure gets personal with wearable UV sensors

New colour-changing stickers could help people gauge safe sun exposure more precisely, cutting the risk of vitamin D deficiency and skin damage.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Kiwis top for skin cancer rates
Ministry of Health

Kiwis top for skin cancer rates

Consumer NZ says mandatory sunscreen standards and a sunbed ban are needed after a study confirmed New Zealand leads the world in skin cancer.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
Protecting workers from solar UV radiation
Melanoma

Protecting workers from solar UV radiation

Hot weather is heightening the risk of skin cancer and other illness for outdoor staff unless employers manage sun exposure properly.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Shining a light on melanomas not caused by the sun
Melanoma

Shining a light on melanomas not caused by the sun

New genetic findings suggest rarer melanomas on the hands, feet and internal surfaces are driven by causes other than UV exposure.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Melanoma detection app has been saving Kiwi lives
Health Technologies

Melanoma detection app has been saving Kiwi lives

New Zealand has the highest incidence rate of melanoma in the world, it's time to learn about the options you have to keep you and your families safe.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Summer, sun and... skin cancer? This new app might just save your life
Apps

Summer, sun and... skin cancer? This new app might just save your life

Melanoma is one of New Zealand's biggest killers, and heading into the summer season mole checks are more important than ever.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016

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Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia's Next Medtech Breakthrough
Health Technologies

Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia's Next Medtech Breakthrough

Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.

By Stefan Mazy • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care
Data Science

AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care

Toronto AI firm Skinopathy launches GetSkinHelp app, enabling Canadians to screen for skin cancer from home and access timely medical care.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Melanoma Institute Australia partners with RingCentral for UCaaS
EduTech

Melanoma Institute Australia partners with RingCentral for UCaaS

Melanoma Institute Australia signs five-year deal with RingCentral to deploy RingEX UCaaS platform across 12 clinics, enhancing communication and patient care.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024