Possible test for COVID-19 high risk
Measuring a patient’s inflammatory response to coronavirus when hospitalised could help to identify those most at risk of severe, extended illness or even death from the […]
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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 […]
Hypochlorite can harm but also help human bodies
Some cells in the human body can generate hypochlorite – the same chemical used to kill bacteria and viruses in household bleach. When hypochlorite is over-produced […]
A summer’s day won’t foul posted bowel cancer screening tests
The effectiveness of Australia’s acclaimed bowel cancer screening tests won’t be adversely compromised if samples are posted in hot weather, provided a timely postal service, according […]
New link between sleep and concussion
A new study led by Flinders University points to the importance of sleep quality in the aftermath and recovery process in sports-related concussion, a common form […]
Wagadagam woman’s health research leadership recognised
The transformative and life saving work of internationally recognised kidney researcher and clinician, Flinders University Professor Jaquelyne Hughes, has been recognised with a prestigious Lowitja Research […]
Sleep apnoea link to cognitive decline
Flinders University experts are working on better solutions for sleep apnoea to ward off a range of health risks, including cognitive decline. Improved solutions for obstructive […]
Donation allows scientists to explore asbestos treatments
Scientific breakthroughs into treatments for lung cancer and asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma, will be made possible by a state-of-the-art freezer thanks to a donation from the […]
COVID-19 transformed road safety for older Australians
Older Australians have taken more risks when driving on roads since the introduction of COVID-19 lockdowns, as a result of decreasing travel volumes and congestion around […]