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Starving superbugs, then poisoning them
Adelaide researchers have developed and patented a novel approach to fight superbugs, like golden staph, by targeting the bugs’ favourite […]
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High-dose steroids don’t prevent asthma flare-ups
High-doses of glucocorticoids are not effective in preventing life-threatening asthma exacerbations, according to a landmark study published in...
Familial breast cancer not only inherited genetically
Doctors will be better able to predict breast cancer risk thanks to pioneering work led by Professor Melissa Southey, now […]
Self-compassion may break depression link
Being kinder to oneself can weaken the established link between perfectionism and depression, ACU research has found. Perfectionism that involves...
Want to avoid diabetes? Meet some old friends
For millions of years humans have co-evolved with not just our external environment, but also with our internal allies – […]
New needle device to revolutionise biopsies and reduce scarring
With at least two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70, monitoring moles and skin […]
Male patients are missing out
A one-size-fits-all approach to men’s health within the primary health care nursing industry is putting male patients at risk, according...
Doctors warn against unnecessary CT scans in children presenting with new onset…
New medical advice is recommending doctors avoid Computed Tomography (CT) scans when evaluating children and adolescents who present with their...
Earlier palliative care at home linked to fewer hospital admissions
Offering palliative care earlier to dying patients at home is linked to fewer hospital admissions at the end of their […]
What happens to our muscles during spaceflight and when living on Mars?
The inactivity of astronauts during spaceflights presents a significant risk to their muscles, says a new study in The Journal […]
Regular stretching shown to improve muscles in elderly
Daily muscle stretching could bring health benefits to elderly people with reduced mobility, according to new research published in The […]
New Framework drives better care for people with lung cancer
In an Australian first, Cancer Australia today launched a Framework to improve the outcomes and experiences of people affected by […]
New handbook to reduce the impact of gynaecological cancers in Indigenous women
A new publication from Cancer Australia will help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers reduce the impact of gynaecological […]
Opioid analgesics reduce use of antipsychotics in persons with Alzheimer’s dise…
Initiating an opioid analgesic reduced the use of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines in persons with Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study from...
Cancer Council welcomes new HPV vaccination data, but more work still to do
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released new data today showing that the proportion of 15-year-old girls fully […]
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