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Environmental exposures early in life modify immune response | Finland
The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased significantly over the last decades, creating substantial financial and societal burdens. Due to […]
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Two new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed every day in Australia
Over 700 Australians were diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2017—equating to 2 cases diagnosed per day—according to the latest data released […]
Clues to earlier diagnosis of mesothelioma
Flinders researchers have found proteins in lung fluid that could hold the key to diagnosing pleural mesothelioma months or even […]
Cord blood clue to respiratory diseases
New research has found children born in the last three months of the year in Melbourne may have a greater […]
Stem cell research for cystic fibrosis leaps forward
The fight against cystic fibrosis (CF) has taken a major step forward, with pioneering research by University of Adelaide scientists […]
New blood test could inform lung cancer screening
New research from the International Agency for Research on Cancer shows that a new blood test could help identify groups […]
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 […]
Treating sleep apnoea could reduce dementia risk
Inadequate oxygen levels during sleep can damage the brain and increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, University of Queensland […]
Probiotics could be a key to cystic fibrosis outcomes
UNSW medical researcher Keith Ooi has received a $1 million grant to lead a major study to see if probiotics […]
Social isolation health message fails to cut through
Social isolation has been shown to pose a greater health threat than smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise – […]
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