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When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'
Physical Security

When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.

By Tune Global • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Wearable tech brings lab-grade biomechanics to trails
Health Technologies

Wearable tech brings lab-grade biomechanics to trails

Smart socks and GPS from Danu Sports are helping University of Queensland researchers bring lab-grade biomechanics to Brisbane's trails.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Digital wound care to grow to US$3,293 million by 2033: FMI
Health Technologies

Digital wound care to grow to US$3,293 million by 2033: FMI

The global market for digital wound measurement devices is likely to reach US$3,293.3 million by 2033, expanding at 3.8% CAGR over the next ten years.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023
Medical rehabilitation robotics market set to grow, says FMI
Robotics

Medical rehabilitation robotics market set to grow, says FMI

The global medical rehabilitation robotics market is forecasted to expand at 15.2% CAGR to reach a market valuation of US$1.76 billion by the end of 2033.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023

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NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage round UK
Not for profit

NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage round UK

Satellite links are keeping up to 70 ex-forces veterans safe and in touch as they sail 2,000 nautical miles round the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Hearing Australia launches tailored NAL-NL3 fitting
Health Technologies

Hearing Australia launches tailored NAL-NL3 fitting

Hearing Australia rolls out NAL-NL3, a new personalised hearing aid fitting system set to reshape clinical practice worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Flok Health expands digital physio to 11 NHS areas
Digital Transformation

Flok Health expands digital physio to 11 NHS areas

Flok Health has expanded its app-based digital physiotherapy service to 11 NHS areas in England, covering more than 2.4 million patients.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Opmed.ai unveils AI scheduling to transform rehab care
Data Analytics

Opmed.ai unveils AI scheduling to transform rehab care

Opmed.ai launches AI rehab scheduling, reporting 95% reimbursement approval, 90% shorter waits and 29% higher provider utilisation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Australian health practitioners turns to AI to stay relevant
Artificial Intelligence

Australian health practitioners turns to AI to stay relevant

Australian health practitioners are adopting AI apps like Taskey to digitise expertise and stay relevant amid rising demand and tech competition.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
Financial Systems

Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry

New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Queensland harnesses Optimation Connect for justice rehabilitation
Online services

Queensland harnesses Optimation Connect for justice rehabilitation

Queensland Corrective Services pioneers a digital revolution in justice rehabilitation by introducing Optimation Connect, a biometric-enabled system aimed at inclusive and accessible case management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
CSC's Adrian McKenzie hits the road for Halberg foundation
Fitness

CSC's Adrian McKenzie hits the road for Halberg foundation

Kiwis are being asked to dig deep as CSC's Adrian McKenzie takes to the road to raise funds for a cause close to his heart.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Ground-breaking Kiwi medical tech at heart of Australian stroke hub
Unified Communications

Ground-breaking Kiwi medical tech at heart of Australian stroke hub

A collaboration between Callaghan Innovation and Im-Able has led to a trial at Royal Melbourne Hospital, integrating cutting-edge Kiwi tech for stroke recovery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Mar 2014