$22m injection for medtech innovations
A $22.3 million Biomedical Translation Bridge program will help fund the growing medical technologies and pharmaceuticals (MTP) sector, including via the Flinders University-led Medical Device Partnering […]
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Seeking solutions to sleep disorders, and lack of sleep
Getting enough sleep is a problem for more than 1.5 million Australians – with many more experiencing at least one bad night’s rest a week. Now […]
Immediate action on mental health
Awareness about mental health has become a substitute for actually doing something, says Professor Patrick McGorry AO, Australia’s leading campaigner for mental health. Speaking at an […]
Women ignoring cancer-alcohol risk: study
Middle-aged women in Australia aren’t getting the message about the proven link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer, a Flinders University researcher says. At a time […]
Fishing for clues for diabetes
Fish-hunting marine cone snails have developed a strategy to hit and subdue their prey with up to 200 different compounds, one of which is insulin. American […]
New guide to address opioid prescription levels
In Australia, more than twice as many people die from pharmaceutical opioid overdose than from heroin overdose. Many doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about their patient’s […]
Better health care can ‘make economic sense’
A major new South Australian research group focusing on improving aged, disability and public health care models is commencing at Flinders University this year. Targeting better […]
Warning on ‘third wave’ of asbestos disease
Women and children are on the front line of the next generation of asbestos-related disease as young families run the risk of dangerous exposure via home […]
Cancer survivors have many healthy choices
The importance of a healthy lifestyle following a cancer diagnosis is just as significant as its role in minimising cancer risk. Flinders cancer experts warned this […]