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... contraceptive pills are at a reduced risk of getting this deadly disease. The University was awarded a $566,000 grant through the ... medicines that are already on the market to reduce the risk of this disease. Associate Professor Pradeep Tanwar and his team had a ... the pill, our aim is to shift the focus from birth control to cancer prevention,” Professor Tanwar said. “At the moment, there is little ...
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... to continue their work into Australia’s number one killer, heart disease. The University of Newcastle’s Professor John Attia , ... latest statistics from the National Heart Foundation state that heart disease takes 51 Australian lives every day. One-fifth of Australians ... Health and the community. News & Articles Stroke and heart attack prevention a step closer Professor Attia has received $600,000 in ...
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Nitric oxide is a major ... circulatory system is thought to have a major role in cardiovascular disease development. While NO can be made in the body, NO deficiency is ... more targeted dietary interventions for cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment in our community. Research The role of dietary ...
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... levels of exercise, type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia, with more than 1 million people already diagnosed ... 275 developing the condition each day.* The PULSE (Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Using LifeStyle Education) program – a lifestyle fitness ... Media and Public Relations, 02 4985 4049. News & Articles Diabetes prevention trial calls for men to shape up A University of Newcastle ...
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Australia accounting for 30% of ... with an estimated 22% of Australian experiencing cardiovascular disease at some point in their life. ( Source - Australian Institute ... ages to improve the health outcomes of the single largest cause of disease burden in our Country. Cardiovascular disease is a term that ...
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... with a significant rise in type 2 diabetes cases. In fact the disease is now an epidemic in India and may soon be the number one ... and the community. News & Articles Indian spice added to diabetes prevention mix Health scientists from the University of Newcastle’s ... Research, Professor Manohar Garg Indian spice added to diabetes prevention mix Indian spice added to diabetes prevention mix ...
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... group is investigating the link between smoking and infection in disease progression in an experimental model of Alzheimer’s disease. The main objective is to expand upon our preliminary ... we may be able to target them with new therapies for the treatment/prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Research Investigation of the ...
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... implementing effective surveillance solutions for emerging infectious disease threats, both in Australia and developing countries. Another of ... that ensure people most at risk have access to evidence-informed prevention and management solutions. What would be the ultimate goal ... systems to detect and facilitate response to emerging infectious disease risks. He has served as an expert adviser and consultant to a ...
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Infection Research Program Deputy Lead | Infection Prevention Theme Lead Professor Brett Mitchell’s research is tackling ... mitchell, professor brett mitchell, infection researcher, infectious disease researcher, infection prevention researcher Professor Brett Mitchell | HMRI infection prevention and infectious disease researcher Brett Mitchell ...