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The six top chronic health issues affecting Australians: new research
Hypertension (high blood pressure), osteoarthritis, hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol), depression, anxiety, and asthma are the six most common chronic health conditions […]
The Migraine World Summit 2017: Join for free!
Migraine is the third most prevalent illness in the world. U.S. studies have found that nearly one-in-four households includes someone […]
Online treatment could help thousands with chronic knee pain
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are calling on health insurers and government to support new remotely delivered treatment models […]
1 in 6 Australians have chronic back problems
An estimated 3.7 million Australians had chronic back problems in 2014–15, according to a report released by the Australian Institute […]
Taking the pain out of pain apps
Researchers from The University of Queensland are seeking public input as they develop a mobile app to help chronic pain […]
Is arthritis stopping you from getting to the toilet?
It’s Arthritis Awareness Week May 29 – June 4. Arthritis is the major cause of disability and chronic pain in […]
Pain drug in pipeline as researchers unwind marine snail puzzle
A University of Queensland researcher has made a big step toward the holy grail of biomedical science — a new […]
Australia’s use of painkillers jumps four-fold
UNSW researchers say cancer-related pain in the ageing population and chronic pain have driven a 400% increase in the use […]
Codeine-related deaths double
Codeine-related deaths in Australia more than doubled between 2000 and 2009, largely due to accidental overdoses, new research from UNSW’s […]
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