Throat microbiome holds clues to older Australians’ health
New research by Flinders University has uncovered a potential marker that could provide valuable insights into the overall health of older adults living in long-term aged […]
What’s on the horizon for Australia’s road safety?
As Australia’s road toll continues to rise, with more than 1300 fatalities in 2024 marking an increase of 6% compared to 2023, a new study reveals […]
Major milestones for medical program in the NT
Northern Territory’s long-standing local medical program is celebrating its highest intake of medical students this week, welcoming 38 new Northern Territory (NT) resident students and its […]
New clues to a healthy pregnancy
In a world first, researchers from Flinders University have applied advanced gene editing to explore how an enzyme, made famous in the COVID-19 pandemic, plays a […]
Cracking the code of lethal antibodies in a new blood-clotting disorder
A team of researchers have made a new discovery in the field of hematology, providing an explanation for spontaneous and unusual blood-clotting that continues to occur […]
Relief could be on the way for UTI sufferers dealing with debilitating pain
New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment. UTIs are one of the […]
The economic case for lung cancer screening
A study by Flinders University, working with colleagues in The Netherlands, has shown that a national lung cancer screening program could significantly reduce lung cancer deaths. […]
Flinders professor awarded for alcohol harm minimisation in the NT
Flinders University’s Professor James Smith has become the first-ever researcher from the Northern Territory (NT) to receive a prestigious Research Action Award from the Sax Institute. […]
Data sharing is patient caring
While substantial progress has been made in sharing data from clinical trials, many top-selling medicines still fall short when it comes to making data publicly accessible, […]