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dementia
Research
Dementia cases expected to soar, but breakthroughs on the horizon
Healthcare Channel Admin Apr 18, 2024

Dementia Australia Research Foundation is marking 25 years of supporting Australia’s best-emerging researchers to explore, innovate and advance the field of dementia research with the

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digital
Digital Health
Training next generation of digital health leaders
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 2, 2024

The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has been granted an unfunded extension by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), providing an additional

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social media
Science and Technology
Elderly Australians hit hardest by social media scams
Healthcare Channel Admin Apr 2, 2024

Online scammers are targeting a specific group of people in Australia, deceiving them and stealing substantial amounts of money each year, which is a troubling

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driving
Research
Why proactive planning is the key to driving retirement for seniors
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 28, 2024

New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast sheds light on how older drivers can make informed decisions about retiring from driving, emphasising the

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gut
Research
Gut microbes: a potential predictor for Alzheimer’s disease
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 15, 2024

Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are investigating the role of gut microbes in predicting Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a global health concern recognised by the

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breast
Research
Blood test could identify best candidates for breast cancer drug
Ritchelle Drilon Dec 7, 2023

An analysis of data from the IBIS-II clinical trial has found that hormone levels measured through blood tests may be able to identify postmenopausal women who

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report
Research
Report exposes confidence gap in managers dealing with workplace changes
Ritchelle Drilon Dec 5, 2023

Australia’s most comprehensive survey on workplace mental health, the 2023 Indicators of a Thriving Workplace report, has revealed that almost half (41%) of leaders lack

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disability
Research
Boosting accessible travel for Aussies living with disability
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 30, 2023

One in six (18%) people in Australia – or about 4.4 million – live with a disability. These consumers are underserviced in the tourism industry,

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blood
Research
UQ research targets over-50s for blood donation participation
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 28, 2023

Researchers from the University of Queensland are teaming up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to encourage blood donations among individuals aged over 50. Led by

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deep sleep
Aged Care, Research
Even slight yearly drops in deep sleep tied to dementia risk
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 31, 2023

Losing as little as 1% of deep sleep per year after age 60 corresponds to a 27% greater dementia risk. A study conducted by Monash

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rural nurses
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Research
Study exposes palliative care knowledge gaps in rural nurses
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 24, 2023

A recent study featured in Collegian has brought to light significant areas of improvement within palliative care, particularly among rural nurses. The research reveals a

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BP
Healthcare News, Research
Study links BP variability to dementia and heart risks
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 17, 2023

Fluctuating BP can heighten older individuals’ risk of dementia and vascular issues, according to new Australian research. The study by the University of South Australia

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