Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Low vitamin D levels linked to lupus
Monash-led research has shown for the first time that low vitamin D levels are associated with higher disease activity in Australian lupus patients.
Apr 30, 2015
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Genetics
Why women outlive men: It's in our genes, study says
Scientists are beginning to understand one of life's enduring mysteries - why women live, on average, longer than men.
Aug 2, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Spontaneous thought and the mysteries of the wandering mind
It's happened to all of us. Someone is droning on about KPIs in a meeting, and your mind drifts off. I should really buy a new suit in case I get that job interview. But I probably won't get it. But if I do get it, where ...
Mar 28, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Women with breast cancer continue to smoke, drink
New research shows that Australian women are prepared to make lifestyle changes, such as altering their diet, following diagnosis with breast cancer, however they are unwilling to give up alcohol and cigarettes - increasing ...
Sep 29, 2011
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Neuroscience
AI model may help epilepsy patients become seizure-free
A study led by Monash University and believed to be a world first has demonstrated that an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model can potentially predict the best personalized, anti-seizure medication for patients with newly ...
Aug 29, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Creativity and bipolar disorder are linked, but not by some mad genius
(Medical Xpress) -- Does some fine madness yield great artists, writers and scientists? The evidence is growing for a significant link between bipolar disorder and creative temperament and achievement.
Aug 21, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New mental health app helps track moods and promotes emotional self-awareness
A team from Monash University has developed a new smartphone app, MoodPrism, to track users' moods over time and support their mental health and well-being. The app is now available on both Android and Apple platforms and ...
Apr 20, 2016
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Other
Designer’s play mat a touching story
A Monash industrial design student has developed an interactive play set which helps visually impaired children learn the basics of Braille and develop their motor skills.
May 17, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
A new approach to cancer treatment published
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists have discovered a mechanism that causes an aggressive type of lung cancer to re-grow following chemotherapy, offering hope for new therapies.
Oct 10, 2011
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Medical research
Chronic stress builds highways for cancer to spread
Monash University researchers have revealed that chronic stress builds lymphatic "highways" that provide cancer cells with a faster and more efficient way to spread.
Mar 2, 2016
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