As National Palliative Care Week 2024 draws to a close on Saturday, a unique project at Flinders University is highlighting the contribution of community organisations to increasing awareness of end-of-life care for populations impacted by ...
As National Palliative Care Week begins, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) and senior practitioner Dr Ruth McNair offer practical solutions for end-of-life challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ people. “Discrimination drives many LGBTIQ+ people to avoid healthcare or ...
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is urging the state government to prioritise funding for research and workforce training in the upcoming budget. This investment will help keep older Victorians healthier and living independently for longer, ...
A groundbreaking collaboration between community members and leading medical institutions in the Hunter and New England regions is set to improve how research is conducted to enhance Indigenous health outcomes. The initiative, Research Our Way, ...
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is allocating over $5 million to six expert teams to advance research into improving the quality and safety of telehealth services. This funding initiative, known as the ...
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 release of its More than a Cure: 25 Years of Impact report. ...
Living in a neighbourhood with more greenery and lower crime rates could be linked to reduced risk factors for dementia, according to a study led by researchers from Monash University. Published in Preventive Medicine Reports, ...
Since the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study in 2002, concerns about hormone therapy have lingered, especially among women over 65. However, a recent study published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, challenges these ...
A routine blood test that measures a patient’s inflammation levels could improve the early diagnosis and management of a wide range of debilitating autoimmune diseases. The Systemic Inflammation Index (SII) uses information from routine laboratory ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has huge potential to improve surgeries and patient care. But first, Australia needs proper guidelines to make sure AI is used safely and ethically in operating rooms according to experts. In ...
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 trend. Financial losses suffered by unsuspecting Australians as a result ...
We all know that fibre is crucial for keeping our digestive system in check. From helping with weight management to reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, fibre plays a vital ...
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