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menopause
Research
Link between menopause transition and dementia revealed in new study
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 6, 2023

A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia is further evidence that the menopause transition is a particularly important time for women and their doctors to

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Filamon
Featured Leader, Research
Filamon’s Multiple-Function Drugs: A New Direction in Cancer Therapy
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 6, 2023

As cancer treatment continues to evolve, companies in the industry are exploring new avenues to tackle this complex and challenging disease. Filamon Limited, a new

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back pain
Healthcare News, Research
Growing global low back pain cases pose healthcare crisis, calls for urgent action
Ritchelle Drilon May 23, 2023

An analysis of more than 30 years of data reveals a concerning trend: the number of low back pain cases is steadily increasing worldwide. Researchers

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donanemab
Research
Risky but effective: New Alzheimer’s drug donanemab shows promising results
Ritchelle Drilon May 9, 2023

Eli Lilly and Company’s new drug, donanemab, has shown promising results in slowing cognitive decline by 35% in people with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

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golf
Healthcare News, Research
Fore your health: Golf found to have serious benefits for those with osteoarthritis
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 26, 2023

Playing golf could have serious health benefits for those suffering from osteoarthritis, according to new research by the University of South Australia. Golf is acknowledged

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long
COVID-19, Healthcare News, Research
Govt responds to Long COVID inquiry with $50M research investment
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 26, 2023

The Australian Government has announced that it will provide $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for research into post-acute sequelae

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cognitive
Research
Findings show stronger sense of purpose can lead to better cognitive function in old age
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 20, 2023

New research suggests that a stronger sense of purpose in life may help promote cognitive resilience among middle-aged adults, according to a recent article published

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memory test
Research
Cognitive impairment can be predicted early with a simple memory test
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 20, 2023

A simple memory test could predict cognitive impairment in people without thinking or memory problems. New research from Albert Einstein College of Medicine reveals a

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rural areas
Research
Researchers to tailor dementia prevention strategies for rural areas
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 14, 2023

Researchers examine why people living in regional and rural areas are three to five times more likely to develop dementia than their city-dwelling counterparts. The

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Flinders
Research
Flinders researchers awarded grants to improve dementia care
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 14, 2023

Flinders University researchers are set to increase their understanding of  Alzheimer’s disease, address common sleep disturbances, and help people with dementia engage with their loved

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air
Research
Breathing polluted air can increase your risk of dementia, new study finds
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 6, 2023

A new study has found a concerning link between exposure to air pollution and the risk of developing dementia. According to a groundbreaking study from

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projects
Research
NHMRC invests $1.5 million in dementia research projects
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 30, 2023

NHMRC in partnership with Japan AMED has allocated $1.5 million to fund three collaborative projects aimed at understanding the causes of dementia and improving health

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