University of Newcastle behavioural scientist Christine Paul will work with Cancer Council NSW, Cancer Council Victoria and HMRI to help ensure that distressed cancer patients and their families receive the best possible health counselling when they phone for support.
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National research grant awarded for stroke research
A prestigious National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC) Program Grant has been awarded to two John Hunter Hospital neurologists to support stroke research.
Physical activity study for schools scores $1.3m boost
A school-based physical activity study run by University of Newcastle (UON) researchers, with seed support from Newcastle Jets and the Gastronomic Lunch of the Year, has kicked a $1.3 million national funding goal and will be implemented in 200 schools across NSW over the next five years
Balancing hormones may help prevent preterm births
Hunter researchers have made an important discovery in premature birth.
Researchers find current drug can treat rare heart disorder
New research has found that the answer to treating a rare inherited heart disorder could lie with a drug already on the market.
Research to bring brain-saving stroke treatment to rural areas
Minister for Science and Medical Research Jodi McKay today launched an Australian first research trial which aims to deliver brain-saving stroke treatment to rural communities.
$35 million realises plans for HMRI building
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) says tonight’s Australian Government announcement of $35 million is good news for the Hunter region as it has secured a world class research facility.
Time is crucial in stroke
Hunter researchers are reminding people in the Upper Hunter, Great Lakes and Lower Manning areas to call ‘000’ if they recognise the signs of stroke so that more people can benefit from brain-saving treatment.
NBN News “Medical Marvels” Series – Viruses and Asthma
Despite much progress in recent years, both asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) continue to cause health problems in adults and children.
NBN News “Medical Marvels” Series – Schizophrenia
On Tuesday night NBN News explored research into how people with schizophrenia process facial expressions.
