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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 […]

Hip fracture patients leaving hospital need osteoporosis plan

Patients leaving hospital after a hip fracture should be given an osteoporosis plan as a priority, says the Australian and […]

Newly identified drug target in rheumatoid arthritis

University of Melbourne researchers have identified a protein involved in rheumatoid arthritis-induced inflammation that could lead to new drug treatments […]

Exercise is best for managing osteoarthritis

Exercise is the new front runner for treating osteoarthritis ahead of surgery and medications state new Australian guidelines. Released by […]

Immunity protein at birth reduces likelihood of childhood malaria

Newborn babies who were born with high levels of an immune-related protein in their blood cells were less likely to […]

Conditions like back pain and arthritis must have global health response

International experts, led by Curtin University, are calling for global action from health authorities to address the huge burden of […]

Dance aids healthier ageing

Queensland Ballet and QUT released the results of a joint project examining the health and wellbeing benefits of ballet for older Australians. […]

Research examines complaints into chiropractors, physiotherapists and osteopaths

University of Melbourne research into health industry data has found chiropractors attracted more complaints than physiotherapists and osteopaths but it […]