The Pursuit of Wellbeing in a Time-Poor World
In today’s fast-paced world, wellbeing has become more than just a buzzword. It is a major component of how we manage our daily lives, with nearly 9 out of 10…
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antimicrobial resistance in australia
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health crisis, and Australia is not immune to its effects. As bacteria evolve to resist antibiotics, common infections become harder to treat, posing significant…
Continue readingthe AI-Robotic revolution in business
In an era of rapid technological advancement and shifting market dynamics, businesses across all sectors must prepare for significant transformation and disruption. At a recent industry conference, I presented a…
Continue readingmeet generative AI: the newest member of fifth quadrant
At Fifth Quadrant, we are constantly embracing innovative tools and technologies to enhance our market research capabilities and provide clients with a greater level of insight. Accordingly, we are early…
Continue readingExamining the use of pharmaceutical interventions in weight management in Australia
In our ongoing series on body image and weight issues in Australia, we delve deeper into the use of pharmaceutical interventions like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The GLP1 agonist class of…
Continue readinghealth hazards on TikTok: medical experts caution young Australians
With endless information only a swipe up away, young Australians face a crucial challenge in discerning the credibility of health advice on social media platforms like TikTok. With 51% of young Australians…
Continue readingthe weight struggle: Australia’s battle with weight management
Overweight and obesity rates have been steadily climbing in Australia, reflecting a broader global trend. According to data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the proportion of adults…
Continue readingbeyond the prescription pad: the rise of Generative AI in pharmacy
Generative AI (GenAI) is poised to revolutionise the healthcare sector. It has the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, increase healthcare efficiency, and reduce drug development costs. Partnerships with big tech…
Continue readinga turning point for healthcare affordability?
Is the Medicare Incentive Increase a Turning Point for Healthcare Affordability in Australia? The Australian Government’s decision to significantly increase the bulk billing incentive for GPs, effective from November 1,…
Continue readingIs Dr Google becoming a real doctor? how Australian GPs are using LLMs
Large language models (LLMs) are a type of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can predict, generate and understand human language after being trained on large amounts of data. LLMs are still…
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