Checkpoint immune drugs like pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and nivolumab (Opdivo) are offering hope to people with cancers that were once thought untreatable
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$3 million to address dementia challenges
HMRI researchers have received more than $3.2 million from the NHMRC to improve outcomes for people living with dementia
Funding to improve medication safety for people with dementia
A study led by the University of Newcastle (UON) received $544,096 in funding to improve the safety and outcomes of people with dementia after they are discharged from hospital
Saving lives and resources: antivenom dose drop in Australia
Revised clinical practice recommending a reduced antivenom dose for snakebite victims has been shown to be successful, signifying huge financial and waste savings for Australian hospitals.
It’s lifestyle that counts in fertility
A study showing a significant decline in sperm count is no cause for alarm, however lifestyle factors must still be considered.
Stopping the maternal biological clock
Fertility researchers have identified an antioxidant that can potentially halt the ageing process in female eggs, helping women who want to fall pregnant at an older age.
Want to be happier, healthier, save money? It’s time to get cooking
Research shows people who cook more have healthier eating patterns, spend less money on take away foods and have indicators of better health.
Spyware helping to find genetic clues
Spyware employed by counter-terrorism experts is helping to find genetic answers for kids with undiagnosed intellectual disabilities.
Got pre-diabetes? Here’s five things to eat or avoid to prevent type 2 diabetes
Drilling down to exactly what you should or shouldn’t eat to beat type 2 diabetes is confusing. Less fat? More protein? Less carbs? More wholegrains? Here is what the research suggests.
Stomaching the change to our understanding of IBS
Researchers are reframing the global understanding and treatment pathways for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by urging practitioners to recognise that the condition is not just one disease, but in fact several.