Research

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

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility593 Views
health
Healthcare, Research
NHMRC funds 10 teams to tackle major health issues
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 23, 2023

The Albanese Government has allocated a substantial $50 million investment towards innovative major health research initiatives. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility663 Views
immunology
Research
$100M commitment to transform immunology research
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 21, 2023

The Snow Medical Research Foundation (Snow Medical) will establish one of the world’s leading immunology research centres at WEHI through a partnership with an initial

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility435 Views
transport
Research
Laws failing to protect Australians from toxic transport
Ritchelle Drilon Nov 1, 2023

Inadequate laws, along with government inaction, are contributing to an estimated 11,000 Australian premature deaths from transport pollution every year, according to a new report

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility611 Views
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

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility998 Views
expectations
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Research
Unhealthy pressure and expectations impact mental health
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 26, 2023

With new research from Sana Health Group revealing more than one-third (37%) of Australians feel intense pressure to meet the expectations of others, and two

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility933 Views
triglyceride
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Research
Higher triglyceride correlates with slower cognitive decline
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 26, 2023

Recent research indicates that older individuals with elevated triglyceride levels may experience a reduced risk of dementia and slower cognitive decline over time compared to

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility835 Views
pain
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Research
Concerns raised over chronic pain prescription trends
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 26, 2023

An Australian researcher has warned that a drug currently being prescribed in place of opioids for those living with chronic pain could lead to serious

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility1045 Views
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

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility915 Views
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

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility834 Views
SAS
Healthcare News, Research
SAS partnership to speed AstraZeneca drug delivery
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 28, 2023

SAS is helping to revolutionise the use of clinical trial data so new medicines can be delivered to patients faster than before. After a thorough evaluation,

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility623 Views
brain
Healthcare, Research
New brain regions linked to long-term memory
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 26, 2023

Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified previously unknown brain regions crucial to the formation of long-term memory. This discovery challenges the conventional belief

chat_bubble0 Comment visibility558 Views

Healthcare Channel – Sharing knowledge and resources for Australia’s health and aged care sector

How can we help?

Request Media Kit

MENU LINKS

EVENTS

FOLLOW US

Facebook Linkedin Instagram

WRITE FOR US

We always welcome thought leaders ready to mentor the next generation. Be a Healthcare Channel learning partner today!

Healthcare Channel acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

2024 All rights reserved. © Healthcare channel powered by Akolade.

Healthcare Channel acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

2024 All rights reserved. © Healthcare channel powered by Akolade.