Hormonal contraception after medical abortion
Early dispensing of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) after a medical abortion is associated with a reduced likelihood of the need for a second medical abortion, according […]
Vaccine blood clotting could be result of genetics
The rare blood clot side-effect associated with some COVID-19 vaccines could be the result of genetics, new research has found, paving the way for a potential […]
How the gut communicates with the brain
How the ‘second brain’ – the enteric nervous system in our gut – communicates with our first brain has been one of the most challenging questions […]
Free RAT tests make economic sense
Following considerable public pressure over the past few weeks, the federal government has announced concession card holders will soon be able to collect up to ten free […]
Common sleep disorder combo could be deadly
People who suffer from both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea are more likely to suffer from heart problems and are almost 50% more likely to die […]
Wind farm and traffic noise impacts sleeping brain
Sleeping people respond to both wind farm noise and road traffic noise, but not usually enough to wake them up, according to new Flinders University research. […]
Gut medication hindering lung cancer treatment
A common medication used to treat reflux, heart burn and ulcers could lessen the effectiveness of lung cancer immunotherapy drugs, according to new Flinders University research. […]
Innovative health projects receive funding boost
Research to tackle heart conditions, cancer, mental health and vaccines are among 10 successful Flinders University-led projects to be awarded funding in the latest round of […]
Targeting prostate cancer metabolism
South Australian medical researchers have identified how prostate cancer cells use glucose to grow and survive, which in turn could be the secret to destroying them. […]