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 […]
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World‑first registry data addresses major gaps in rare eye cancer
Eye experts at Flinders University have released new global findings that reveal how a rare eye cancer first appears, offering vital insights that will help doctors […]
Record intake for medical training in NT
The Northern Territory’s long-standing local medical program is celebrating its largest intake to date. Flinders University’s Northern Territory Medical Program has welcomed 38 new NT resident […]
Would you feel comfortable talking to your boss if you had a problem with alcohol or other drugs?
For many Australians working in high-risk industries, the answer is a resounding no, and that’s a problem. A new study by Flinders University reveals that fear […]
Zero-alcohol ads hook teens
Zero‑alcohol drink advertising may not be as harmless as it seems, with new Flinders University research showing it could increase teenagers’ interest in drinking full‑strength alcohol. […]
Scientific sleuthing solves vaccine side-effect
New research led by Flinders University and international experts has finally uncovered how a rare blood clotting condition can occur after some COVID19 adenovirus-based vaccines or […]
A mint idea becomes a game changer for medical devices
Australian researchers have developed a high‑performance coating made from peppermint essential oil that can be applied to the surfaces of many commonly used medical devices, offering […]
New solution for moderate-to-severe sleep apnoea
In less than 90 minutes, a new, less invasive electrical stimulation technique has been found to improve breathing in people with sleep apnoea. A study by […]
Tiny mutation, big impact on schizophrenia treatment
Flinders University researchers have discovered a rare genetic mutation that could explain why some people do not respond to newer schizophrenia treatments. The study, published in […]