New directions in aged care in Australia
Flinders University researchers are advocating a better quality of life for residents in aged care facilities. A new Flinders University study has found that living within […]
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Gut feeling with a ‘mind’ of its own
New research led by Flinders has shown for the first time that the gut has a mind of its own, acting independently of the brain and […]
Music elective enhances medicine studies
Studying medicine can leave minimal time for personal development or creative pursuits, but diversion into the arts can have many benefits for budding doctors, as students […]
Falls most common cause of hospital injuries
More Australians are being hospitalised for injuries, with falls and transport crashes remaining the leading cause of injuries. A new report issued the Australian Institute of […]
Plus and minus reading times
Reading in the morning may accelerate nearsightedness or myopia, new research from Flinders University optometry experts indicates. “Our results show that changes in the length of the […]
Casting light on better bowels
A novel light therapy is being investigated as an alternative to prescription drugs to relieve chronic constipation and other intestinal disorders which affect millions of patients […]
Keeping watch on mental health
Increasingly popular smart watches can be used to help clinicians identify early warning signs of mental health disorders and monitor the success of treatment. Used by […]
High distinction for PhD theses
Focusing on critical issues such as unhealthy eating behaviour and prostate cancer treatment, 12 outstanding Flinders University students have been awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for Doctoral […]
An extra voice for bedside care
A family member or close friend is often well placed to detect a sudden or life-threatening change in the condition of a hospital patient. But some […]