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The Age
6 days ago
- Health
- The Age
Video: Australian-developed pill could ease distressing behaviours in dementia patients
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Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Australian-developed pill could ease distressing behaviours in dementia patients
An Australian-developed drug to ease the debilitating symptoms of dementia is being trialled in several states.
9 News
6 days ago
- Health
- 9 News
Australian-developed pill could ease distressing behaviours in dementia patients
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here An Australian-developed drug to ease the debilitating symptoms of dementia is being trialled in several states throughout the country. Dementia can lead to behavioural and psychological changes, affecting a majority of patients during their illness, causing them distress and putting pressure on family and caregivers. "We think of dementia as a loss of memory, but that's nowhere near as difficult or frustrating to look after than changes in personality and behaviour, including agitation and aggression," said Associate Professor Michael Woodward, Austin Health Aged Care and Memory Clinic Director. The new drug called KNX100 is designed as an alternative to antipsychotic medications. (9News) The new drug called KNX100 is designed as an alternative to antipsychotic medications which carry significant side-effects and are considered a last resort when non-pharmaceutical interventions fail. "It's important that we're able to develop new treatments that are targeted and that don't have the side-effects particularly drowsiness that we encounter," Trial Principal Investigator Dr Peter de Wet said . "We need smart medications that don't just sedate a person, don't just chemically restrain them," Associate Professor Woodward said. A total of 60 dementia patients who are living at home are being recruited to participate in trials across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. The drug has already been shown in earlier trials to be safe and tolerable. "It interferes with an enzyme (in the brain) that we know is associated with the signalling pathway that leads to agitation, aggression and other symptoms that are distressing to patients with dementia," he said. The innovation originated from research at the University of Sydney which led to spin out company Kinoxis. "We're providing a solution that we believe is a significant unmet need," "We aim to further develop and invest in this to take it as far as possible towards approval," said Hugh Alsop, Kinoxis Therapeutics CEO. Patients in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia can find out more on the study's website . national Australia dementia health CONTACT US Property News: 'Stressful': Perth mum's dilemma after rental mix-up.
Bloomberg
18-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Chalmers Hits Back at US Over Tariffs
Morning folks, Rich Henderson from Bloomberg's Melbourne bureau here with the latest headlines... Today's must-reads: • Treasurer chides US over tariffs • NAB fights for market share in business lending • Active Super fined A$10.5 million for greenwashing Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers hit back at the country's treatment by the US over tariffs on steel and aluminum. 'We deserve better as a long-term partner and ally,' Chalmers told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. on Tuesday. 'These sorts of tariffs are self-defeating, they're self-sabotaging, they're a recipe for less growth and higher inflation.' Meanwhile, Former US Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich says President Trump's leadership style presents a challenge to America's traditional allies. Trump takes "everything to an ultimate" as part of his negotiating strategy, says Bleich in an interview with Bloomberg TV's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Paul Allen, which can be "unsettling" for other governments. Canada has selected an Australian-developed radar system to detect incoming missiles as part of a push to beef up its military presence in the Artic. The move comes after heightened friction between Canada and the US that has raised questions about the future of a defense partnership between the bordering countries that stretches back to the 1950s. National Australia Bank is facing its biggest threat in years as Commonwealth Bank and Westpac push into small business lending, traditionally its strong suit. NAB CEO Andrew Irvine forecast heightened competition as 'there is more growth to be had,' than other banking sectors, he said at the Australian Financial Review Banking Summit.
Bloomberg
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Canada's Carney Picks Australian Partner for Arctic Radar System
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will beef up its military presence in the Arctic through increased year-round operations and a new Australian-developed radar system to detect incoming missiles. The announcement comes as US President Donald Trump pressures Canada to increase its defense spending and makes repeated comments about turning Canada into the 51st state. Trump has also reportedly raised questions about the future of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), a joint partnership of Canada and the US.
