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Development of antibacterial surfaces for bone implants
A University of Sydney team in collaboration with the University Medical Centre Utrecht has found a solution to the infection-related […]
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Hepatitis C treatment effective for people who inject drugs
Researchers from the Kirby Institute say its time to remove restrictions that prevent recent drug users from accessing successful hepatitis […]
Road to recovery involves more than abstinence
Successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through attending a residential treatment program means more to the person than just […]
Can video game exercises help chronic low back pain?
New research from University of Sydney has found home-based video game exercises can reduce chronic low back pain in older […]
Yo-yoing weight, BP, cholesterol and blood sugar may raise heart attack and str…
Fluctuations in weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and/or blood sugar levels in otherwise healthy people may be associated with a higher […]
Prevention of HIV increasing, but no one should be left behind
Gay and bisexual men are getting tested and using medications to prevent HIV transmission more than ever, with UNSW researchers […]
Anti-cancer drugs may hold key to overcoming antimalarial drug resistance
Scientists have found a way to boost the efficacy of the world’s most powerful antimalarial drug with the help of […]
Unhealthy lifestyle responsible for 45,000 cases of bowel cancer in next decade
A large proportion of bowel cancers in Australia are preventable by adopting a healthy lifestyle – particularly for men. A […]
Common heart condition linked to sudden death
A University of Adelaide-led team of researchers has found a link between sudden cardiac death (when the heart suddenly stops […]
It’s time to act to reduce diabetes-related foot disease
Greater investment from governments, health professionals and researchers is needed to reduce costly and common diabetes-related foot disease...
New resource helps families assess childhood cancer clinical trials
UNSW medical researchers are developing a tool to support families who are deciding whether to enrol in a childhood cancer […]
New class of antibiotics gives hope for treating multi-drug resistant bacteria
The rapid spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria is a global health emergency, and in the absence of new drugs it is […]
Sun exposure gets personal with wearable UV sensors
Managing vitamin absorption and avoiding sun damage could soon be as simple as slipping on a bracelet thanks to new […]
Telemedicine a healthcare ‘gold mine’
A James Cook university researcher says telemedicine is providing better care at lower cost for diabetes patients in rural and […]
Concerning levels of caffeine found in sports supplements
Pre-workout supplements (PWS) claim to improve strength and reduce fatigue while training. Many of these products rely on the stimulant […]
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