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... researchers will focus on helping Australians have better heart health after securing more than $750,000 in funding. Six ... researchers will focus on helping Australians have better heart health by investigating the causes, treatment and prevention of ... after the heart attack and three months later to assess heart function, heart chamber size and volume, and the extent of the heart ...
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New research has found that the answer to treating a rare inherited heart disorder could lie with a drug already on the market. New research has found that the answer to treating a rare inherited heart disorder could lie with a drug already on the market. Associate ... calcium flow within the heart cells is essential for the heart to function properly,” he explained. “Calcium is released from the ...
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Hunter heart attack survivors will be among the first in the world to trial a ... drug designed to reduce the tissue scarring commonly associated with heart weakening and potential failure. Hunter heart attack survivors ... of the trial is the change from baseline in the heart’s size and function, as assessed by an MRI, between treatment groups. Results are ...
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... imaginations to science, health and wellbeing in the Hunter. From a heart chamber pumping with kids’ activities to a seminar exploring the ... we can stimulate a passion for science among the young and young at heart.” The heart chamber, a new feature for the Open Day, will reveal ... covering conditions ranging from chronic pain to dementia and lung function. Open day hours are 10am to 4pm on October 7. With on-site ...
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... 17), Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull spoke of innovation being at the heart of the Federal Government’s plan to deliver a robust 21st ... 17), Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull spoke of innovation being at the heart of the Federal Government’s plan to deliver a robust 21st ... which was extremely pleasing since innovation is also at the heart and soul of our world-leading research model. Our strategic goals ...
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... shudders to think how close he came to suffering a potentially fatal heart attack last December. It is only because of research that he is ... day, 54 families across our country lose a loved one to a sudden heart attack – that’s a mother, father, brother or sister, every 27 ... potential to form new blood cells which would improve heart muscle function after a heart attack,” Dr Thambar explains. “There is ...
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Researchers are investigating the impact of bushfire smoke on the heart and lungs Teams lead by Professor Peter Gibson , Professor Jay ... bushfires in 2019 and 2020, the increase in myocardial infarction (heart attack) presentations went up 93 percent in rural and regional ... made from vegetation from the Wollemi National Park on lung and heart function. This experiment was designed to mimic the impact the smoke had ...
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... a chronic and debilitating condition that can turn deadly and lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, eye disease, nerve impairment, ... a chronic and debilitating condition that can turn deadly and lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, eye disease, nerve impairment, ... says. “In this study, 75mg of resveratrol improved cerebrovascular function and thereby may help to maintain cognitive performance in type ...
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... has shown why – song melody and structure influences breathing and heart rate to produce a biologically soothing effect. Choir members have ... has shown why – song melody and structure influences breathing and heart rate to produce a biologically soothing effect. The Swedish-based ... and sing a slow mantra while breathing solely between phrases. Their heart rate, respiration, skin conductance and finger temperature were ...
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... announced as part of the 2023 Stroke Foundation Research Grants. HMRI Heart and Stroke researcher Dr Dawn Simpson from the University of ... and emotionally wiped out and cannot concentrate or continue to function.” Fatigue affects more than half of all survivors of stroke, ...