New measure of wind turbine night noise
With wind generation one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sectors in the world, Flinders University experts are using machine learning and other signal processing techniques to […]
Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health
Drug combo cuts severity of sleep apnoea
Australian researchers have successfully repurposed two existing medications to reduce the severity of sleep apnoea in people by at least 30 per cent. The new research […]
Sleep institute hops into sensor trial
Flinders University sleep experts are becoming embedded in a new trial to help people with their individual sleep disorders – via tests on a new mattress […]
New insomnia treatment gets the nod
If insomnia keeps you awake at night, Flinders University researchers recommend a trip to the doctor – not for a sleeping pill prescription but for a […]
Warning on sleep change in older men
Men aged 65 and over should monitor their sleep patterns and seek medical advice after Flinders University experts warned that disrupted slumber may lead to variations […]
Better sleep helps heart patient activity
A new study has found that treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy increases self-reported physical activity in adults with a history of heart disease. During […]
Fresh findings on wind farms and sleep disruption
As wind power generation becomes more important, experts at Flinders University are examining whether wind ‘farm’ turbine noise in the environment can affect sleep and wellbeing […]
Getting a grip on men’s health
Men with muscles like a young Arnold Schwarzenegger or a top weightlifter look powerful but a handshake will give away whether they’re a healthy specimen – […]
Surgery may be a ‘dream come true’
A trial of a simple yet effective surgery has led Australian experts to promote it as an option to specialists around the world for managing difficult […]