The Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health Should be Recognised
28 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithPsychiatry and public health should recognise diet and nutrition as key determinants of mental health, according to an international research collaboration led by the University of Melbourne and Deakin University.
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.
Survey 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.
Insight 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).
Government To Consult On Medicare Reform
19 January, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawFollowing changes to Medicare last week, the Government has responded to concerns about the new measure to improve patient care and deal with the problem of 'six minute medicine'.
Young Asian Australians Attitudes Toward Skin Cancer Affected By Western Culture
19 January, 2015 by Sophie BlackshawMany young Asian Australians are engaging in unsafe sun behaviour and putting themselves at risk of developing skin cancer, a study from the University of Adelaide has discovered.
Organ Transplantation Guidelines Available for Public Consultation
19 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithWhile Australia has one of the highest organ transplantation success rates in the world, there are still 1500 Australians waiting for a transplant at any given time.
Government Backs Down on Medicare Rebate Cuts
15 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe new Minister for Health Sussan Ley has dumped plans to cut Medicare rebates in an announcement to the press today.
