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OET, The English language test for healthcare professionals  @ The InterContinental Melbourne, The Rialto There were some thought provoking presentations today on language assessment for health professional contexts by distinguished keynote from the UK, Dr Jonathon Silverman and others. The sessions today really put test material writing, development and assessment under the microscope. It was a privilege to hear Prof Lesleyanne Hawthorne's very latest breakdown of healthcare...

What an exciting day at the inaugural Australian Sports Technologies Showcase & Executive Luncheon, here in Canberra! Plenty of innovation happening on the sports tech scene in Australia. Here are some of the highlights. Heatwave, a 3D thermography system that offers a portable solution for diagnosing and potentially managing muscle/tendon/bone inflammation in athletes. State-of-the-art Altitude Training Systems that can be designed for the home. Safe Mate wrist band, a smart gadget...

A matter of the heart Treadmill running is a matter close to my own heart, quite literally. An avid runner since my childhood, the first time I ever set foot on a treadmill was after being diagnosed with my cardiac condition (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) back in 2005. Cardiologists told me then that my running days were over, as running would heighten my risk of cardiac arrest and dying suddenly. I was faced with a dilemma to run or not to run? The thought of not running was unimaginable....