Transforming treatment for rare childhood kidney condition
A nationwide trial led by Flinders University will seek to transform how children are treated for nephrotic syndrome, a rare and potentially life-threatening kidney condition affecting […]
Hope for treating autoimmune diseases
A routine blood test that measures a patient’s inflammation levels could improve the early diagnosis and management of a wide range of debilitating autoimmune diseases. The […]
Many AI tools lack safeguards to prevent mass health disinformation
Many publicly accessible artificial intelligence (AI) assistants lack adequate safeguards to consistently prevent the mass generation of health disinformation across a broad range of topics, warn […]
Sleep apnea solution could be right under your nose
Australian researchers have discovered that a bedtime nasal spray has the potential to reduce the severity of sleep apnea in people and lower their blood pressure. […]
Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required
Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University’s Dr Alexander Sweetman, who says that using self-guided digital behavioural therapy is an […]
International Women’s Day #inspireInclusion
The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress with an emphasis on “working to re-shape systems and remove […]
Documentary series showcases the science of sleep
In a world first, Australian sleep experts were given just eight weeks to develop and run a sleep treatment program that diagnosed and treated more than […]
Proceed with caution–the meteoric rise of 0% alcohol drinks
New research from Flinders University has revealed that parents are feeling conflicted, confused and concerned when it comes to zero-alcohol beer, wine and spirts and adolescents. […]
Building a healthier state from the inside out
If Australia wants better results from its annual $180 billion dollars healthcare services expenditure, health economists must play a key role in decision making to improve […]