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Head gets in the way of recovery – new research
Muscle activation in people suffering from hip osteoarthritis might be a case of 'mind over matter', new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.
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ECU hosts youth justice reform roundtable after another youth detention tragedy
ECU Associate Professor Jocelyn Jones has led a roundtable discussion attended by Anne Hollonds, National Children's Commissioner and Professor Fiona Stanley to discuss youth justice reforms in WA.
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Rising stars at WAAPA awarded for exceptional talent in performing arts
Two WAAPA students were recently awarded with the Taryn Fiebig Award which recognises exceptional talent in the performing arts.
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Collaboration needed to maintain Australia's disease-free status
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have called for improved collaborative efforts between cattle farmers and government to strengthen biosecurity in Australia.
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Massive funding boost to improve police recruit health and performance
ECU has received funding from State and Federal Governments to implement a world-leading prevention program into WA police recruitment training. The research aims to improve workforce health and reduce injury rates.
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Broccoli and kale top the shopping list for lowering blood pressure
Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower have been found to lower blood pressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure.
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Rural ambulance volunteers struggle with birth emergencies
Although unplanned out-of-hospital births are rare, volunteer ambulance officers must be prepared to provide critical care in these high-risk situations. However, new ECU research has revealed that many VAOs frequently feel unprepared and under-resourced when faced with such emergencies.
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ECU studies health benefits of fasting and exercise during chemotherapy
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) are investigating the impact of dietary restriction and exercise on women undergoing chemotherapy to treat breast cancer.
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New publication queries evidence from studies of repetitive head impacts and CTE
A new publication by Dr Lauren Fortington from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth Australia questions the existing evidence in relation to a novel condition termed chronic traumatic encephalopathy neuropathological change (CTE-NC).
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ECU Alumni Wins STEM Educator of the Year
Edith Cowan University alumnus Stephen Warwick has been named the winner of the WA Premier's Science Awards 2024 in the STEM Educator of the Year (Schools) category.
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ECU achieves world-recognised Athena Swan Silver Award for commitment to gender equality diversity and inclusion
ECU is officially one of only two institutions in the southern hemisphere to be awarded the prestigious SAGE Athena Swan Silver Award for efforts to break down cultural and structural barriers and improve gender diversity and inclusivity, for staff and students.
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University Department of Rural Health launches in the South West
Senator Louise Pratt has launched the University Department of Rural Health South West (UDRH SW) at ECU South West's Bunbury Campus. The UDRH SW is provides a major boost to rural and regional health education and training.