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Ground-breaking tinnitus test

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Hippocratic Post

Ground-breaking tinnitus test paves the way to new treatments: A ground-breaking diagnostic test under development at the Bionics Institute in Melbourne could pave the way to new treatments for Australians suffering the auditory torment of tinnitus. Tinnitus, the perception of sounds without an external source, affects 1 in 10 people globally. 20% of those affected report […]

The Bionics Institute brings new hope for arthritis

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Hippocratic Post

The Bionics Institute is bringing hope to people with rheumatoid arthritis: The tiny piece of ground-breaking technology – the size of a thumbnail – could replace drug treatment for thousands of people suffering from pain and inflammation caused by the disease. Karen Morgan, 57, who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for over 22 years says […]