Latest News and Developments

GMI opens a new site
The latest GMI site to open is located at 91 Barrabool Rd, Highton. This is conveniently located in the Highton café and shopping precinct. Ultrasound and general xrays are available from 8.30–5pm, Monday to Friday. Free parking is available in the area.


GMI assists with research into breast cancer
GMI has been selected to join an Australia-wide validation trail into detection of breast cancer in women using hair samples.

According to the Fermiscan website, Fermiscan is launching a world-first innovative test for the detection of breast cancer using hair. The test is based on analysing the molecular structure of a person’s hair. The breakthrough technology that underpins the Fermiscan Test is the discovery by an Australian scientist that breast cancer changes the structure of hair and that this change can be detected by using a technique known as synchrotron X-ray diffraction. The finding has been published in international peer reviewed scientific journals, and has been patented in several countries. This test, unlike alternatives, is non-invasive and is suitable for all women. Preliminary data indicates that it may also provide early detection of breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer has many benefits to the individual, which range from increased survival, increased treatment options and improved quality of life. The Fermiscan Test is expected to be commercially available in 2007, after the validation trial has been conducted.