Industry News
Hope for colicky babies
Distressed parents of babies with colic may soon have a solution — although so far, it leans towards babies who are exclusively breastfed. [ + ]
Baby brain is a thing
It's official, 'baby brain' — forgetfulness and other cognitive deficiencies during pregnancy — exists. [ + ]
Women more likely to survive crises than men
Genetics, rather than risk-taking behaviours, may be behind women and female children surviving adversity better than men, according to new research. [ + ]
Scientists 'walk' through cancer cells using virtual reality
Groundbreaking technology is allowing scientists to work collaboratively on cancer research. [ + ]
Inflammation in the brain may trigger Alzheimer's
Researchers still don't know what causes Alzheimer's, but new resarch brings them a step closer to an answer... and a cure. [ + ]
Seclusion and restraint use should be stopped
A review into seclusion and restraint use in NSW has found a disturbing lack of oversight. [ + ]
Childhood happiness, self-esteem linked to good diet
Regardless of their socioeconomic position or body weight, a healthy diet is likely to result in a happy, well-balanced child. [ + ]
Drs confusing common gastric condition with reflux
Researchers find that doctors are often misdiagnosing functional dyspepsia as acid reflux. [ + ]
Left-, right-handedness visible in the womb
Foetal kinematics, the science behind determining if a baby is left- or right-handed in the womb, may also have wider applications. [ + ]
New free e-learning module on communicating risk
The new ACSQHC module will help clinicians develop their skills in communicating risks and benefits with their patients. [ + ]
Sealed in 60 seconds
Australian scientists have developed a glue that literally takes one minute to seal a wound, then signals to the body to start repairing at twice the regular speed. [ + ]
Epilepsy seizure prediction possible with AI
Soon, epilepsy sufferers will have customised technology that forewarns them of a seizure. [ + ]
Losing weight can reverse type 2 diabetes
Researchers found that after one year, participants had lost an average of 10 kg, and nearly half had reverted to a non-diabetic state. [ + ]
Study: Blood pressure declines 14 years before death
Is your blood pressure dropping? Are you over 60? Hold off on those plans for 14 years' time... [ + ]
New guidelines to help child stroke victims
Stroke affects children and babies, and is among the top 10 causes of death in children. [ + ]