Eyes a haven for Ebola and other viruses
22 June, 2022A specific cell within our retina appears to be particularly good at housing Ebola and other viruses, according to research based on cells from donated human eyes.
Trial to test new strategy for aggresive breast cancer to begin soon
22 June, 2022A clinical trial will use a new strategy to target a 'defence switch' on cancer cells that alerts cancer to the threat of chemotherapy.
Pin-prick test could pick early signs of heart attack, stroke
22 June, 2022A University of Sydney engineer is developing a biomedical micro-device to detect subtle platelet changes before a heart attack or stroke takes place.
Planning tool allows surgeons to perform digital rehearsals
14 June, 2022A PhD student from the University of Sydney is developing a tool to assist surgeons in planning complex jawbone reconstruction procedures using new-generation devices.
Writing an asthma action plan
08 June, 2022 by Professor Nick Zwar, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University and Chair of the National Asthma Council Guidelines CommitteeHealth professionals as well as governments are anxious about this year's flu season, and case numbers are already climbing.
Free pilot service for eating disorders
08 June, 2022The Butterfly Foundation is encouraging clinicians to refer their waitlisted patients to 'In the Wings', a free single-session intervention service.
New alliance to fight sudden cardiac arrest
08 June, 2022Sudden cardiac arrest affects 20,000 Australians each year, with 90% of those who experience the event dying from it.
Cannabis: short-term gain, but long-term pain?
07 June, 2022US researchers have reviewed 25 trials and studies to evaluate the benefits and harms of cannabinoids for chronic pain.
Drug may reduce contraceptive effectiveness, but many unaware
06 June, 2022Women undergoing operations are not being routinely informed that common anaesthetic may make their contraception efforts less effective, warn UK doctors.
CBD: very high doses don't affect driving, cognition
01 June, 2022Cannabidiol use seems to be increasing, with a recent University of Sydney study showing around 55,000 requests to access medicinal CBD approved since 2016.
Egg freezing, IVF and age-related fertility decline
01 June, 2022A new report based on actual clinical experience sheds light on the factors that track with successful births from egg freezing.
Type 1 diabetes: first surgery performed in islet transplantation trial
01 June, 2022A type 1 diabetes trial at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is said to be showing promising results after the first surgery performed in May.
Virtual biopsy could transform heart transplant care
31 May, 2022The days of heart transplant survivors undergoing invasive biopsies could soon be over with a new technique reducing complications.
More than 1800 drug-induced deaths in 2020: report
30 May, 2022In 2020, drug-induced deaths were nearly twice as frequent among males as females, according to a new report by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.
Haemophilia support: AR Joint Scanner unveiled at the CHW
30 May, 2022An Australian-designed, augmented reality (AR) technology will give young people living with haemophilia a glimpse into the future and help them stay on track with treatment.
