University of Technology Sydney
Air pollution particles linked to development of Alzheimer’s
Magnetite, a particle found in air pollution, can induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Health
Flinders University
Health expenses a huge burden for Aboriginal families
Almost $1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) will fund a new project aiming to develop an app that can help with the burden of out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Edith Cowan University
How a quick scan can reveal late-life dementia risk
New research from ECU shows that common bone density scans can also reveal plaque build-up in the abdominal aorta - which researchers have found is a reliable marker for developing dementia.
Edith Cowan University
Key focus on women athletes' health and performance
Women athletes' health and performance are now a key topic among global scientific research, medical and sporting communities.
University of Technology Sydney
AI assist for COVID-19 diagnosis
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy.
Edith Cowan University
Indigenous Influencers use TikTok to raise HPV awareness
ECU has engaged TikTok Influencers to educate Aboriginal teenagers about human papillomavirus (HPV). Sam and Ben Stubbs, both WAFL players, hosted a workshop to create social media content about the dangers of the virus - which if unvaccinated can lead to deadly cancers.
Southern Cross University
New research shows surfers, swimmers and runners face higher risk of melanoma
A Southern Cross University research team has shown the prevalence of melanoma skin cancer is 120 times higher in surfers than in the general population.
Edith Cowan University
Exercise, peer support and a bit of luck is the secret to reaching 100
It has been longed stressed that exercise plays a vital role in overall wellbeing and health as well as longevity, something Kevin Ryan, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, is a great testament to.
The University of Western Australia
Nasal solution for ear infection in kids closer thanks to major grant
Spritz-OM guards the ear from infection using ‘friendly bacteria’ and aims to reduce the incidence of middle ear infection, or otitis media, in young children.
University of Technology Sydney
Vision via sound for the blind
Australian researchers have developed cutting-edge technology known as “acoustic touch” that helps people ‘see’ using sound.
Macquarie University
New genetic therapy could be a gamechanger for MND and frontotemporal dementia
Macquarie University neuroscientists have developed a single-dose genetic medicine that has been proven to halt the progression of both motor neurone disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in mice – and may even offer the potential to reverse some of the effects of the fatal diseases.
The University of Western Australia
Trial increases survival rates for mesothelioma patients
A breakthrough clinical trial has found that combining a new drug with chemotherapy treatment improved survival rates of malignant mesothelioma patients.