Flinders leads national PhD program
New research into prenatal services, aged care, mental health, sustainable construction and remote energy supplies is starting at Flinders University with the latest funding under the […]
College of Medicine and Public Health
Global push to recognise threat of toxoplasmosis
One third of the world’s population is infected with the Toxoplasma parasite, which can cause ocular toxoplasmosis, an eye infection that can damage the retina and […]
Flinders drives new era in glaucoma screening
A major new national health initiative led by Flinders University is set to transform the early detection and prevention of glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible […]
Lung cancer screening programs need to include quit-smoking support
Review identifies what’s needed to sustain quit smoking support in lung cancer screening programs Researchers from Flinders University say that building lung cancer screening programs that […]
Future doctors explore pathways at NT Medical Career Expo
For the eighth year, Darwin brought together medical students and prevocational doctors to explore careers in the NT’s healthcare system with the NT Medical Career Expo […]
Medicine speciality rewarding but hidden
Around one in 30 people meet the criteria for a substance use disorder, yet addiction medicine remains one of the least visible specialities with only around […]
Commonly prescribed medication for sleep problems raises alarm bells
Amid growing concern about the widespread off‑label use of sedative medications for sleep problems, Flinders University researchers have led a world‑first clinical trial examining how a […]
Alzheimer’s-linked protein found to shape long-term memories
New research has uncovered how a protein strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease plays a critical role in forming long-lasting memories – opening up new directions for […]
Teen attitudes to exercise shape fitness years later
Teenagers who see exercise as fun, social and good for their health are significantly fitter by late adolescence than those driven by competition, pressure or fear […]