Drought resilience toolkit helps protect regional communities
El Nino conditions brewing in the Pacific Ocean could exacerbate the return of extremely hot temperatures in regional Australia, but Flinders University experts have developed a […]
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Caesarean birth injury rates rise
Over 34% of women in Australia have a caesarean birth, and a significant proportion of these happen in late labour when the fetal head is deep […]
Breaking through dementia barriers
Work to help improve the quality of life and support for informal carers to people living with dementia in Australia is the focus of a new […]
New education pathways in Mount Gambier
Allied health workforce shortages in the South East will be addressed with the launch of a new education pathway at Flinders University in 2024. The new […]
Cancer patient navigators improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs
Roles for cancer patient programs, including navigators and associated digital tools should be funded in the health system, with new global research at Flinders University demonstrating that such programs […]
HIIT combats fatty liver disease
Flinders University and University of Queensland research has found many people with fatty liver disease are unaware that high intensity interval training improves heart function and […]
Safety gear may make cyclists seem ‘less human’
A national study has found cyclists who wear safety vests or helmets look ‘less human’ compared to cyclists who do not. Lead researcher Dr Mark Limb, […]
Older Australians need to consider home modifications sooner
Most older Australians would prefer to remain in their home for as long as possible, but few consider age-friendly modifications that reduce safety risks and ensure […]
Taboo words, disability and marginalised communities
Flinders University and UK researchers have analysed the use of disability-related taboo words to better understand how certain terms are used in the community and shed […]