While most aged care residents receive best-practice continence care, they do not reliably get optimal treatment for six other common health conditions, new Australian research
New research suggests that a simple question about walking ability could help clinicians predict fracture risk among older adults. Published in JAMA Network Open, the
In a world-first study, Deakin University researchers discovered that amyloid beta, the notorious Alzheimer’s-causing protein, also drives cardiac decline in obese patients. The findings, published
Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) welcomes the recommendation from the Independent NDIS Review for foundational community-based mental health and psychosocial support for people outside the
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) research initiative has received a $600,000 grant to enhance mental well-being for older Australians entering residential aged care. The university’s
A new study from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) suggests older Australians can help preserve strength and mobility in later years through attention
While digital transformation is being pursued rapidly across industries, the adoption of even the most basic digital solutions in the Australian healthcare sector has been
Do you have family members or friends sick with a respiratory infection? If so, there’s a good chance it’s COVID, caused by the JN.1 variant
The New South Wales State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has made a concerning change to its Low Back Pain Model of Care that signals a
Dementia Australia has announced the launch of Australia’s first fully-subsidised Certificate IV in Dementia Practice – a comprehensive training program aimed at advancing the skills
A new Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) study found that “exergaming” using a smart step system significantly reduced falls among Australians over 65, offering a fun
ChatGPT has delivered a natural language understanding (NLU) interface to Artificial Intelligence (AI) while highlighting challenges facing life science sector users of AI. These include
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