Country cardiac rehab help launches in SA-NT
When specialist care, outpatient departments or even a doctor’s appointment means driving long distances, managing, and recovering from heart disease can be difficult. To address the […]
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Self-managed hospital-to-home interventions necessary for frail older adults
Frailty leaves older adults especially vulnerable – and increases their stays in hospital – which underlines the importance of a self-managed exercise and nutrition program that […]
AI to help hospital discharge
A major new $2.9 million digital health project led by Flinders University will target the dosage and failures of prescription drugs used by patients at home […]
Cancer patient navigators improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs
Roles for cancer patient programs, including navigators and associated digital tools should be funded in the health system, with new global research at Flinders University demonstrating that such programs […]
Safety gear may make cyclists seem ‘less human’
A national study has found cyclists who wear safety vests or helmets look ‘less human’ compared to cyclists who do not. Lead researcher Dr Mark Limb, […]
Flinders leads $1m digital health project
A major new $1 million digital health project led by Flinders University will target the needs of people living with chronic disease in low socioeconomic neighbourhoods […]
Research funding helps Australians with dementia
Flinders University researchers will help people with dementia meaningfully engage with their loved ones, address common sleep disturbances, and increase our understanding about Alzheimer’s disease – […]
$8.8m in new medical research funding
Innovative ageing, First Nations and public health programs are among the latest Medical Research Future Fund grants worth $382 million announced today. Building on a bumper […]
Sharing meals can help older Australians combat loneliness
Older South Australians should sit down for community lunches regularly to combat social isolation that may become a serious health risk as they age, according to […]