Survival rates would be improved by making treatment regimens for metastatic melanoma more flexible, according to HMRI cancer researcher Dr Craig Gedye, a medical oncologist at the Calvary Mater Newcastle,
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Peanut allergy treatment is on the horizon – but don’t drop the EpiPen yet
Rates of food allergies have increased over recent decades and are at an all-time high. While we don’t know the full extent of the allergy epidemic, the rate of hospitalisation for food allergies has quadrupled since the mid-90s.
Breast cancer study shows need to expand gene screening
Hunter researchers have identified a significant new risk factor for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), impacting women who would currently fall outside genetic testing benchmarks for the disease.
MRI study finds early warning signal for breast cancer
Australian researchers have developed a new magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) technique that may potentially reduce or delay the need for preventive mastectomies among women at high risk of breast cancer.
MS researchers to explore environmental triggers
Hunter Medical Research Institute researcher Associate Professor Jeannette Lechner-Scott is investigating the environmental risk factors surrounding multiple sclerosis after receiving a $220,000 project grant from MS Research Australia.
Imaging expert expands stroke trial’s horizon
Vital funding from the Greater Charitable Foundation has enabled the Hunter Region’s stroke team to further cement its international reach and reputation, with Chinese-born neurologist Longting Lin being appointed as Imaging Coordinator on the world-leading TASTE research study.
A glucose test for diabetics could be on the printer
Scientists at the University of Newcastle, in collaboration with diabetes researchers at John Hunter Hospital, are developing a saliva-based glucose sensor, using a 2D printer, that might one day spell the end of blood-test needles for diabetics.
Genome-wide exploration of schizophrenia links
University of Newcastle molecular biologist Associate Professor Murray Cairns has received $800,000 in funding for a major genetic study of schizophrenia, with the aim of developing better treatments for the complex neurological condition.
Keeping Newcastle balanced: balance research in vestibular neuroscience
By Lauren PoppiPhD Candidate, PRC for Translational Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Newcastle. How do we understand the world around us? A seemingly simple question. Many would say that we use our five primary senses – vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. But sensory neurobiologists would add pain, proprioception and equilibrium to the […]
Health Check: the good and bad of Easter eggs, chocolate and hot cross buns
Australians love Easter but it seems we love Easter eggs more, spending more than A$185 million on chocolate over the holiday break.
