Australians hoping to reduce medical and physiotherapy costs by using smartphone apps to self-manage lower back pain could be setting themselves up for failure – with a new study outlining the lacklustre quality and lack of individualised medical advice on the apps.
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How Early Warning Systems Help Us Deal With Extreme Weather
In April 2021, the Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste was hit by the worst floods in its recent history. Induced by a tropical cyclone, the floods affected over 30,000 households and killed 34 people.
Patient-led Surveillance Shows Promise for Melanoma Care
Melanoma patients using their smart phone to submit images of lesions to their specialists appears to be a safe and convenient form of follow-up after treatment.
Soft Food Diet Increases Risks for Captive Animals
Serving up too much soft food to animals rescued into captivity might reduce their survival chances when released back into the wild.
Scientists Discover Gut Bacteria that Improve Memory in Bees
The study, led by scientists from Jiangnan University, China in collaboration with researchers from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Oulu, Finland, have shown that a species of gut bacteria, known as Lactobacillus apis, is linked to enhanced memory in bumblebees.
Can EV Spare Battery Capacity Support the Grid?
The University of Queensland has launched a world-first international trial to see if the spare battery capacity in electric vehicles (EV) could be used to support the uptake of renewable energy, support the grid, and potentially power homes in the future.
