How Toxoplasma parasite damages the human eye
One third of the world’s population is infected with the Toxoplasma parasite– which causes a common eye infection called ocular toxoplasmosis. Researchers have now shed light […]
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Health inequality shows in two-decade SA study
A report card of Adelaide’s ‘working class’ suburbs confirms strong connections between longevity and socioeconomic factors. Preventable cardiovascular disease continues to prematurely claim the majority of […]
Digital health support for mental illness
The first use of the national My Health Record to promote more robust safeguards for self-management of serious mental illness is being rolled out in South […]
From Italian cooking to aged care: Churchill fellows go forth
Flinders medical biomechanics research fellow Dr Rami Al-Dirini is one of 10 South Australian Churchill Fellowship Award recipients this year. He joins Flinders graduates Dr Victoria […]
Flinders’ five priorities for gender equity
As a result of two years of committed action on diversity and gender equity, Flinders University has been awarded Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation. “This award is […]
Elderly at risk of fall-related injuries
The rate of head injuries from falls by older Australians has nearly doubled over the past decade, according to a new report by the Australian Institute […]
Gut bacteria negatively influence blood sugar
Millions of people around the world experience serious blood sugar problems which can cause diabetes, but a world first study is revealing how gut bacteria impact […]
Donors fuel new generation of novel research
Deciphering the cause and cure for chronic, unidentifiable pelvic pain – a condition believed to affect one in every 10 people – may be a step […]
Childhood problems linked to adult insomnia
Children with common behavioural problems and related sleep issues can go on to battle severe insomnia in middle age, a new study led by Flinders reveals. […]