Ethiopia suffers from HIV treatment fears
Free public antiretroviral therapy programs have been available for more than a decade in Southwest Ethiopia to address spiralling HIV-AIDS related deaths. However, Flinders University researchers […]
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eNVIes launch new wave of entrepreneurs
A new generation of entrepreneurs has been launched in South Australia, following Flinders University’s annual eNVIes Awards for its Adelaide and newly opened Mount Gambier business […]
Doctor burnout: How to share the load
Senior, influential and experienced doctors must lead action to protect their younger colleagues from debilitating burnout, say the authors of a Perspective published in the Medical […]
Action plan to tackle elder abuse
An Action Plan has been devised to improve responses for older women affected by domestic and family violence in South Australia. The plan, launched on World […]
New sport beverage attracts investors
Flinders University start-up Preserve Health has raised more than $500,000 in seed capital to launch later this year. The funding from angel investors and high net-worth individuals, […]
Remote testing better for patients – and the economy
On-site pathology testing is allowing rural Australians to receive effective emergency medical treatment close to home, while saving millions in medical evacuations and other healthcare costs. […]
Honours for star alumni and Flinders stalwarts
Advocate for older people, Flinders distinguished alumna Dr Kate Barnett, has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to aged welfare. She […]
Nurses cut risk of cancer
A nurse-led model of colorectal cancer surveillance has shown improved outcomes for patients, new research has found. The study published in the Medical Journal of Australia showed improved […]
Addiction – a fine line between pleasure and pain
Public health has a problem with pleasure, often calling on people to suppress the pleasures of eating, alcohol, smoking, drugs, sex or gambling. However, an academic […]