Illicit drugs behind one in three sudden cardiac deaths: Vic study
31 July, 2023Around one-third of young adults in Victoria who experienced sudden cardiac deaths (SCDs) outside of a hospital setting from April 2019 to April 2021 used illegal drugs prior to their fatal events.
Discovery could lead to improved chronic worm treatment
31 July, 2023A Monash University study has uncovered why some intestinal worm infections become chronic, which could eventually lead to human vaccines and improved treatments.
New CHAP project to support country heart patients
26 July, 2023The Country Health Attack Prevention program, or CHAP Project, is tailor-made for country people's recovery and secondary prevention support.
Research into 'chemobrain' hopes to improve treatment
26 July, 2023UNSW Sydney has been awarded a grant of nearly $500,000 to investigate how the relationship between gut and brain health is impacted by chemotherapy.
UQ, SNP speed up pathology workflows
24 July, 2023The University of Queensland and Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (SNP) have automated a microscope scanning and analysis system in Brisbane that has been tested, implemented and accredited ready for rollout around the world.
Lipid-lowering drugs could impair lung function: study
24 July, 2023A study involving 340,000 UK Biobank participants has found that a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs could impair lung function in some patients.
Paediatric palliative care national plan launched
24 July, 2023A new national action plan has been launched with an aim to improve the quality and availability of palliative care for infants, children and young people with a life-limiting illness.
Call for awareness on metabolic syndrome that increases heart disease risk
24 July, 2023The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) is calling for improving awareness on conditions that can double the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Reducing caesarean birth risks: research
14 July, 2023Researchers have investigated the effectiveness of a range of manoeuvres and devices currently used to reduce the risk of impacted foetal head in emergency caesarean births.
Medigrowth, Deakin Uni partner for medicinal cannabis centre
12 July, 2023Medigrowth, a fully licensed Australian medicinal cannabis biotech, has announced plans to build a Centre of Excellence in Geelong in partnership with Deakin University.
Access to medical abortion pill expanded
12 July, 2023The TGA has announced changes to restrictions around prescribing and dispensing of medical abortion pills.
The dangers of iron overload
12 July, 2023 by Amy SarcevicMost health professionals know that iron overload can, after many years, lead to multiple organ failures, if not diagnosed and treated. Yet the messaging around over-consuming iron is often missed.
New drug targets the fundamental process of inflammation
10 July, 2023A new class of anti-inflammatory medication developed in Australia is being prepared for regulatory approval.
RSV vaccine trial to protect pre-term babies
10 July, 2023Qld researchers are trialling a new vaccine that could deliver single dose protection and reduce hospitalisation rates of premature babies after discharge.
Dr Nicole Yap to join Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute
05 July, 2023The specialist breast surgeon will join FECRI's breast cancer research group as a Collaborating Clinician in metropolitan Melbourne.
