Genes contribute to anorexia: new study
The first eight genes associated with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa have been identified by a global research group. Led by US and Australian researchers – […]
Heart study takes on breast cancer’s double jeopardy
An Australian study is set to deliver a world-first model of care to reduce cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors. Cardiovascular disease is Australia’s biggest killer […]
Cancer survivors have many healthy choices
The importance of a healthy lifestyle following a cancer diagnosis is just as significant as its role in minimising cancer risk. Flinders cancer experts warned this […]
First genetic testing for weighty issue
Lipoedema is a painful fat condition that affects more than one in 10 mainly women in Australia. In a world first, South Australian researchers are joining […]
Prostate cancer drug trials seek better treatments
In the campaign to produce better treatments with fewer side effects, Flinders University researchers are conducting innovative trials, including a trial to test a new treatment […]
Flinders research talks open to the public
Flinders Health Research Week is a chance to highlight one of the South Australia’s most productive research and teaching centres, located south of the city. The […]
Spotlight on health research at Flinders
Flinders Health Research Week opens a public window into the world-class health and medical research achievements of the precinct south of Adelaide. For the second consecutive […]
Nurses cut risk of cancer
A nurse-led model of colorectal cancer surveillance has shown improved outcomes for patients, new research has found. The study published in the Medical Journal of Australia showed improved […]
Cell nutrition links to tumour growth
One of the many mysteries of cancer is the ability of tumour cells to survive and grow in spite of poor blood and nutrient flow. Led […]