Potential New Treatment for Drug Addictions
03 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithA new treatment for drug addictions could be on the horizon if researchers from the University of Adelaide and University of Colorado are on the right track.
Latest Findings on Immune Systems Published
03 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithNew findings which show how the skin's immune cells function should lead to improved ways to fight infections, allergies and auto-immune diseases.
New Electron Microscope Enhances Research Opportunities
02 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithA unique $5 million electron microscope unveiled at Monash University's Clayton campus will strengthen Australia’s research on some of the world's most prevalent diseases.
Victoria's Chief Health Officer to Retire
30 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithVictoria’s Chief Health Officer, Dr Rosemary Lester, will retire from her position on 27 February 2015.
Physiotherapists Direct Specialist Referral In The Spotlight
28 January, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawThe Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is calling on all parties to guarantee support for legislative change to enable physiotherapists to refer direct to specialists with a Medicare rebate if elected this weekend.
Reports Indicate Decline In New Ebola Cases
28 January, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawMedicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has reported that there has been a downward trend in new cases of Ebola, with just over 50 patients in eight management centres in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Cannabis Use Among Prescribed Opioids is Common, says New Study
28 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithDespite the fact that cannabis use is illegal in Australia, use of cannabis among chronic pain patients using prescribed opioids is common, according to a study led by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.
Ethics and the well-being of health professionals
28 January, 2015 by ahhbSurvey Highlights Areas of Importance in Dementia Research
27 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithPrevention, improved diagnoses, and better care have been highlighted as the top priorities for future dementia research.
Research Connections Announces First Recipients
27 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe first recipients to benefit from the new Australian government program Research Connections have been announced.
Fiona Stanley Hospital – WA’s Biggest Health Infrastructure Project
22 January, 2015 by Ryan MccannInsight into Genetic Variants that Alter Brain Development
22 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithAlmost 3000 scientists from 193 institutes have shared results from analyses of genetic data to provide insight into the causes of variability in human brain development.
Twitter Media Being Used to Predict Heart Disease
22 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithInteresting research published in the Journal Psychological Science shows that Twitter can be used to indicate a community's psychological well being and even predict rates of heart disease.
Rodents May Help Find Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease
21 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithA Chilean rodent species may provide a natural model for Alzheimer’s disease, an international research team, including scientists from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW, has found.
Stomach Ulcer Bacterium Associated with Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
20 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithResearchers from the Western Australian Neuroscience Research Institute have collaborated on a study which has found the stomach ulcer bacterium Helicobacter pylori is associated with a lower risk of multiple sclerosis (MS).
