The evidence doesn't stack up for e-cigarettes
05 April, 2017While e-cigarettes may expose users to fewer toxic chemicals than conventional tobacco, questions remained unanswered.
Hepatitis patients "dying of embarrassment"
04 April, 2017"I am aware that many people living with hepatitis feel too stigmatised to get help. They are literally dying of embarrassment," said Dr Sally Cockburn.
Could vitamin C sensitise cancer cells to radiation?
04 April, 2017This successful safety study sets the stage for phase II clinical trials into the effect of high-dose vitamin C on overall lifespan and quality of life for patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.
Reduced costs with nano-engineered dental implants
30 March, 2017The complications and high costs associated with dental implants could be a thing of the past as Griffith University research aims to reduce the associated risks of infection using new cutting-edge nanotechnology.
Mattress outsmarts pressure sores
30 March, 2017To avoid the occurrence of and to treat already existing pressure sores, researchers at Fraunhofer IIS, Germany, in collaboration with five partners in the INSYDE research project, have succeeded in developing the technological prototype of an intelligent and adaptive mattress.
Potential new tool to aid breast cancer surgery
30 March, 2017University of Adelaide researchers have developed an optical fibre probe that distinguishes breast cancer tissue from normal tissue — potentially allowing surgeons to be much more precise when removing breast cancer.
Augmented reality may help relieve phantom limb pain
30 March, 2017A small study published in The Lancet involved 14 patients who began experiencing phantom limb pain soon after arm amputation and had not benefited from other treatments.
Breakthrough formula to reduce radiation exposure
30 March, 2017In a medical imaging breakthrough, a Charles Sturt University (CSU) scientist has found a way to reduce a patient's exposure to radiation without compromising scan quality.
Be on the lookout for PAM this summer
30 March, 2017ASID has released a warning to doctors working in remote and rural Australia to be watchful for signs of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a very rare but fatal brain infection, mostly affecting children.
4K cameras — bringing Hollywood to the Sunshine Coast
30 March, 2017The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital, Qld, has included specialist Ultra High-Definition (4K) cameras in its operating theatres.
New biobank to house 45 and Up study
30 March, 2017NSW Minister for Medical Research, Pru Goward has announced a $12 million investment in Australia's first large-scale automated biobank, due to open in 2017.
Storm chasers — predicting the future of coastal flooding
29 March, 2017Simulating storm surges is challenging and important. Being able to predict storm surges could reduce flood risk.
Vast numbers of under-vaccinated adults are at risk
28 March, 2017A new report emphasises that immunisation is just as important for at-risk adults as it is for children.
Inhaled drug could dramatically reduce maternal deaths
23 March, 2017Positive trial results could mean earlier access to life-saving drug for mothers
Are restrictions on IVF treatment for obese women fair?
20 March, 2017A new paper is calling for a review of guidelines that restrict obese Australian women's access to assisted fertility treatment such as IVF.
