Bringing death, dying to the table
With Australia’s death rate set to double in the next 25 years, more than 50% of us die in acute-care settings, often alone and hidden from […]
College of Medicine and Public Health
Cyclist road toll pedals uphill
The number of Australians injured or killed in bicycle crashes is on the rise and older people are increasingly being admitted to hospital after cycling mishaps, […]
Next stop – Flinders University
The Flinders Link Project is set to kick into gear after receiving development approval. The Morrison and Marshall Governments have announced joint funding of $125 million […]
Heart study takes on breast cancer’s double jeopardy
An Australian study is set to deliver a world-first model of care to reduce cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors. Cardiovascular disease is Australia’s biggest killer […]
Addressing needs of ageing Forgotten Australians
Having been overlooked by institutional care in their youth, the generation of ageing Forgotten Australians deserve better, more personalised aged care, according to Flinders University’s Dr […]
Marine sponge tests point to human microbiome answers
Using marine sponges, Flinders University researchers have developed a new technique to read complex microbial populations – a technique that could also be applied to improve […]
Dog care needed to aid Indigenous scabies problem
Quality veterinary care for dogs in Indigenous communities is necessary to improve human health. This includes control of dog scabies which may have direct and flow-on […]
Food safety model aims to boost consumer trust
Concerns over food safety after Australia’s September 2018 adulterated strawberries scandal have created a lingering lack of trust between consumers and the food industry – even […]
Campaign to reduce liver disease deaths
Life-threatening liver disease is skyrocketing in Australia, with alcohol and hepatitis C and now obesity-related fatty liver disease on the rise. In the past 10-15 years, […]