Wind farm noise and sleep disruption
Residents who live within 10km of a wind farm report more sleep issues from other sources, such as insomnia, stress and snoring spouses, than the nearby […]
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3D tech to teach future surgery
Knee, hip and spinal surgery is the focus of a major new research project focusing on 3D technology developed in South Australia. Under a new $2.4 […]
1 in 7 avoid the ED in early pandemic
A snapshot of emergency department (ED) demand during the COVID-19 pandemic indicates that more accessible out-of-hospital services – such as telehealth GP appointments – may be […]
$6 million funding success for Flinders researchers
Flinders University projects ranging from chronic pain to cancer will share in over $6 million of research funding, thanks to the National Health and Medical Research […]
Evidence for extending colonoscopy schedule limited
Extending the recommended time between surveillance colonoscopies from 5 years to 10 years for people who have had precursor lesions, such as polyps, removed may increase […]
Insomnia and depression are two disorders – study
The common belief that insomnia is a secondary symptom of depression when they co-occur is not supported by scientific evidence, and doctors should direct targeted diagnostic […]
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 […]
Improving survival of rare cancer for Indigenous Australians
Improving survival rates for cancers of unknown primary (CUP) and reducing the proportion of Indigenous Australians diagnosed with CUP will be the focus of a new […]
Government help needed to boost health of SA
Campaigns to encourage healthy behaviour among South Australians are disjointed, ignore broader societal issues and need greater involvement from state government, a Flinders University review has […]