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... to find out how physical activity during pregnancy impacts the development of babies’ brains. Dr Sarah Valkenborghs is on a mission ... to suggest that a high DAS score is a risk factor for babies’ brain development but we need more information to confirm this.” “We ... out how maternal exercise affects the development of the babies’ brain” says Sarah. Sarah’s team are particularly interested in a ...
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... researchers from around Australia, along with people impacted by brain cancer, will benefit from the research grants announced by the ... will be able to undertake innovative research in the fight against brain cancer. “My wife Kirralee and I were concerned how COVID-19 ... Professor Joshua McCarroll - Children's Cancer Institute - for the development of novel peptide-decorated nanodrug carriers for the ...
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A study that showed changes in the brain in those at risk of developing bipolar disorder raises new hope about early intervention. A brain imaging study of young people at high risk of developing bipolar ... in the early stages of developing online programs that assist in the development of vresilience while providing young people with skills in ...
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... the MHF Breathing Space has opened to support people sharing the brain cancer journey with a loved one. A pilot study of a new online ... to provide guidance and a supportive community for people sharing the brain cancer journey with a loved one. Developed by mental health ... during a diagnosis and beyond. This information will then inform the development of a web-based platform to offer even more support. ...
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Mark Hughes Foundation has extended the list of brain cancer research projects it’s supporting, awarding eight new ... Foundation (MHF) has added to the extensive list of world-class brain cancer research projects that it’s currently supporting, ... improve on current treatments. Dr Mike Fay received funding for the development and translation of a blood-based diagnostic test for brain ...
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Five highly innovative brain cancer research projects have received over $725,000 in funding from the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF). Five highly innovative brain cancer research projects have received over $725,000 in funding ... Brain Cancer Mission and aim to support research projects that, upon development, can then attract government funding, ensuring a complete ...
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A new study is examining how infant development in the critical first year of life is influenced by parental ... symptoms of developmental issues can be detected because, as the brain is forming, it’s a really critical time,” she explains. “A ... Karayanidis . * Alix Woolard researches in conjunction with the HMRI Brain and Mental Health Research Program. HMRI partners with the ...
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... in a study that aims to examine links between blood flow in the brain and menstrual migraine. Poor blood vessel function, which has been ... from menstrual migraine may have poorer blood vessel function in the brain compared to those who do not. “If this is shown to be true, it may facilitate the development of ground-breaking treatments that can counteract menstrual ...
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A natural growth hormone likened to a brain 'fertiliser' could help to improve quality of life for stroke ... a simple answer for a first-of-its-kind treatment to promote ‘brain fertilisers’ and significantly improve quality of life for ... improved learning and memory performance – a promising development for survivors around the world,” co-author and University ...
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... Dun, to develop treatments for the most aggressive form of childhood brain cancer has led to the development of a new global study in the disease. Associate Professor ... drugs which have shown safety in clinical trials for DIPG and other brain cancers as single therapies.” “Work from my laboratory and ...