Sleep patterns may reveal hidden heart risks
People whose sleep apnoea changes dramatically from night to night are 30 per cent more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, reveals […]
College of Medicine and Public Health
Childhood dementia cause in the crosshairs
An Australian-led international research collaboration has delivered a promising breakthrough in the quest to better understand and treat childhood dementia. Published in preeminent scientific journal Nature […]
A side-effect of breathlessness kept under wraps
Chronic breathlessness affects every part of a person’s life – including their sex life, with people experiencing breathlessness saying they have greatly reduced satisfaction with their […]
The next leap for AI scribes provides eyes in the clinic
The introduction of vision-enabled artificial intelligence (AI) to medical scribes – the recording devices used by doctors to document meetings with patients in real-time – could […]
Ngarrindjeri leadership drives new ‘very good foods’ diabetes program
A new Aboriginal‑led health initiative on Ngarrindjeri Ruwe (Country) – the Lower River Murray, Lakes and Coorong region – in South Australia has recently concluded a […]
Boost for NT medical training
Clinical placements in Central Australia have commenced for seven medical students from Flinders University’s Northern Territory Medical Program. This group of third-year students, part of a […]
Young vapers don’t discuss health risks
Vaping remains prevalent among Australian adolescents and young adults, despite increasing evidence of associated health risks and evolving regulatory restrictions. While some youth acknowledge potential harms, […]
LeaN On: reducing risk of lymphoedema after breast cancer
Living with, or being at risk of, lymphoedema after breast cancer can leave many people feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. Too often, survivors must search for information […]
Tackling ‘light and mood’ could improve future depression treatment
Depression affects more than 300 million people worldwide, and while antidepressant medications help many patients, nearly one in two people do not respond to the first […]