Project aiming for maximum IMPACT
A new research project led by Flinders University will explore how to improve the treatment and outcomes of injuries sustained from road traffic accidents, traumatic brain […]
Tackling the mental health needs of teens on wait lists
A new Flinders University led project aims to help Australian teenagers who find themselves facing long wait times for mental health treatment. The project, ’Left to […]
Flinders University awarded $6.4 million boost to health and medical research
Four new projects led by Flinders University researchers to tackle the problems of sleep apnoea and gestational diabetes have been awarded $6.4 million in funding in […]
Better mental health care support for LGBTQ+ community
Exploring ways to create an inclusive and safe mental healthcare environment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) community is the focus of a […]
Helping cancer survivors manage lymphoedema
New medical research that can improve the lives of up to 250,000 breast cancer survivors suffering from, or at risk of, lymphoedema by helping patients self-manage […]
Health expenses a huge burden for Aboriginal families
Rural Aboriginal families are sleeping rough, borrowing money and avoiding medical treatment to try and reduce or avoid huge out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]
Are parents accidental alcohol ‘influencers’?
Experts are warning parents to think twice before supplying alcohol to underage children and to be mindful of their own drinking patterns in front of their […]
Improving survival rates for deadly lung diseases
The latest discovery of asbestos in contaminated mulch around schools and playgrounds in Sydney highlights the ongoing dangerous issues that Australia faces from this potentially deadly […]
Genetic screening for a clearer future
A new genetic test for glaucoma to be rolled out in Australia holds the key to identifying and prioritising the treatment of those at a high […]