Flinders addiction researchers warn of ‘silver tsunami’ for aged care
An ageing population increasingly using alcohol, illicit drugs and prescription medicine means testing times lie ahead for alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia
Flinders staff honoured by new Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
Several Flinders University staff were among the inaugural fellows inducted into the new Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS),
Flinders researchers issue groundwater warning on World Water Day
Flinders University ground water researchers are using World Water Day 2015 to promote the importance of Australia’s vast groundwater reserves.
Unique study gives people with dementia their say
A unique study which actively seeks to capture the opinions and choices of people with dementia is being conducted in SA by researchers from Flinders University and the Repatriation General Hospital.
The hopes, fears and realities of weight loss surgery
The statistics tell us that rates of gastric banding and other weight loss surgery are rising steeply, yet very little is known about the experiences of people who undergo it.
New research shows white sharks use sun to hunt prey
White Sharks – the world’s largest predatory fish – have the impressive ability to follow the direction of the sun to hunt their prey, new research from Flinders University reveals.
Spinal procedure no longer such a pain in the back
Researchers at Flinders University’s Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) will design a new medical device that could change the way spinal surgeries are delivered.
Scimex launch: taking research to the world
Scimex, a new online media portal for journalists to access breaking science news and expertise, was launched at Flinders University Victoria Square.
Getting to the point of parenting
While most parents might think they know why they have children, research suggests this age-old question, in fact, remains mostly unanswered.