Improving the steps toward better, cost-effective PTSD treatment
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is estimated to affect 3.9% of the global population, and stepped care can improve access to PTSD treatments by matching clients to […]
A new app sees the light to fix jetlag
To help beat jetlag, Flinders University sleep experts have applied their knowledge of the human body clock and sleep science into a convenient travel app. Flinders […]
From binge eating to gaming: when everyday behaviours become addictions
When people think about addiction, they usually think about alcohol, drugs or gambling-related problems, but a major international study suggests some everyday behaviours, including excessive gaming, […]
Vanillin provides a sweet solution for chronic wound healing
Simple food components may provide the key to new cost-effective materials that will benefit chronic wound healing. A team from Flinders University’s Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory has […]
Pressure on aged care systems puts spotlight on transition programs for older Australians
As hospital discharge pressures increase and wait times for aged care services continue to grow, a transition care program is becoming increasingly instrumental in helping older […]
Warning on quality of rainwater
Rainwater tanks are a popular way for Australians to save water, but new research has found they can also harbour potentially harmful bacteria and metals that […]
Navigating tough conversations with people who have dementia to stop driving
At some point, all people with dementia must stop driving due to the impact of cognitive impairment on skills critical for safe driving – but when […]
Elite sport and mental health risks
No matter how much young athletes love their sport, they remain vulnerable to mental health and wellbeing problems if they don’t balance the demands of training […]
Eye infections can steal sight, but early diagnosis can save vision
Rising rates of infectious eye diseases are putting more people at risk of preventable vision loss, prompting researchers to call for greater awareness of the warning […]