Sleep patterns may reveal hidden heart risks
People whose sleep apnoea changes dramatically from night to night are 30 per cent more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, reveals […]
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Childhood dementia cause in the crosshairs
An Australian-led international research collaboration has delivered a promising breakthrough in the quest to better understand and treat childhood dementia. Published in preeminent scientific journal Nature […]
Ngarrindjeri leadership drives new ‘very good foods’ diabetes program
A new Aboriginal‑led health initiative on Ngarrindjeri Ruwe (Country) – the Lower River Murray, Lakes and Coorong region – in South Australia has recently concluded a […]
Tackling ‘light and mood’ could improve future depression treatment
Depression affects more than 300 million people worldwide, and while antidepressant medications help many patients, nearly one in two people do not respond to the first […]
World‑first registry data addresses major gaps in rare eye cancer
Eye experts at Flinders University have released new global findings that reveal how a rare eye cancer first appears, offering vital insights that will help doctors […]
Would you feel comfortable talking to your boss if you had a problem with alcohol or other drugs?
For many Australians working in high-risk industries, the answer is a resounding no, and that’s a problem. A new study by Flinders University reveals that fear […]
Scientific sleuthing solves vaccine side-effect
New research led by Flinders University and international experts has finally uncovered how a rare blood clotting condition can occur after some COVID19 adenovirus-based vaccines or […]
New solution for moderate-to-severe sleep apnoea
In less than 90 minutes, a new, less invasive electrical stimulation technique has been found to improve breathing in people with sleep apnoea. A study by […]
Flinders awarded MRFF funds to help tackle long-COVID
While the pandemic may seem a distant memory for some, two Flinders University projects will now look to tackle the ongoing impacts of Long COVID, thanks […]