Tasmania has Australia's longest elective surgery waiting time
15 October, 2015 by Sharon SmithTasmania’s elective surgery waiting times in public hospitals has been ranked the worst in the country according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Zeroing in on a treatment for MS through cell migration
15 October, 2015 by Sharon SmithAn important step in the treatment for autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis has been made by University of Adelaide researchers and their international counterparts. The findings published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry detailed the identification of potential inhibitors of specific cell membrane proteins, which are involved in the spread of cancer to other parts of the body (metastasis) and in the progression of autoimmune disease.
Mental health support for gaming enthusiasts
14 October, 2015 by Sharon SmithThe Penny Arcade Expo Australia or PAX Aus is one of the largest gatherings of pop culture in Australia, bringing together video games, tabletop games, cosplay, panels and presentations, concerts, friendly LANs and professional e-sports in the one place in Melbourne from 30 October to 2 November this year.
Chinese Medicine researcher wins Nobel Prize
08 October, 2015 by Sharon SmithI’m sure I’m not the only one surprised by the announcement that half of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has gone to a researcher who spent her entire career researching traditional Chinese medicine. Based at the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing (now the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences) since 1965, scientist Youyou Tu, her colleagues, and home institution may well be just as stunned today as I am.
Explainer: Myriad Genetics and BRCA1 Patent Ruling
08 October, 2015 by Sharon SmithYou have almost certainly heard the news by now: Queensland cancer survivor Yvonne D’Arcy has won an extensive battle against US biotech company Myriad Genetics. The Australian High Court ruled that the BRCA1 genetic mutation patent could not be owned by Myriad or any other company, allowing breast cancer sufferers access to diagnostic tests without exorbitant fees from private companies.
Lung disorder genetic link identified
07 October, 2015 by Sharon SmithWhy do some smokers avoid lung disease and some non-smokers develop it? Researchers in the UK have found the genetic link to cardio-pulmonary disorders (COPD) incuding bronchitis and emphysema which indicates the way lungs grow and respond to injury.
Aspirin claims another title: Cancer Fighter
07 October, 2015 by Sharon SmithNew research presented at the 2015 European Cancer Congress has found that in a study of cancer patients in the Netherlands, a daily dose of aspirin can improve the life expectancy of those experiencing cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.
Nursing Home Funding
28 September, 2015 by Sharon SmithAged-care funding creates dependency and lowers well-being of residents
