Are parents accidental alcohol ‘influencers’?
Experts are warning parents to think twice before supplying alcohol to underage children and to be mindful of their own drinking patterns in front of their […]
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Crunchtime for road accident data
A new study into the police and hospital data recorded after major road accidents has given key insights into better management of traffic safety and public […]
Borderline personality disorder patients more likely to seek hospital care
A new study by Flinders University has uncovered links between a patient’s initial diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, and their recurrent visits to hospital. […]
Improving survival rates for deadly lung diseases
The latest discovery of asbestos in contaminated mulch around schools and playgrounds in Sydney highlights the ongoing dangerous issues that Australia faces from this potentially deadly […]
Top End lung disease burden
The burden of bronchiectasis among Indigenous adults in the Top End of the Northern Territory is significant, but more research is needed to develop targeted strategies […]
Future’s bright for Fulbright scholar
Global recognition for standardising clinical language in describing altered consciousness is part of the important work led by Flinders University Senior Lecturer, Dr Stephen Bacchi who […]
How to provide effective falls prevention in aged care
New research from Flinders University has revealed that devastating falls in residential aged care homes could be prevented by using gold standard approaches of regular exercise […]
Record number of new NT medical students
A record number of 39 medical students are starting their journey at Flinders University in Darwin this week, a 30% total increase in new students when […]
Time’s up for body-clock disruption
Sleep has become the holy grail of health and wellbeing. But for some people, particularly shift workers and others with a chronically mistimed body-clock, getting a […]