Health
Different desks offset idle worker behaviour
Office workers are less likely to be inactive if their workplace environment uses sit-stand desks, according to a recent Curtin University study.
Aug 19, 2013
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Medical research
Researchers sniff out potential Leigh syndrome treatment
A mouse with dysfunctional mitochondria may hold the key to treating Leigh syndrome in humans.
Jul 18, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Combined drug treatment combats kidney disease
A recent discovery by drug researchers whereby coupling specific cell membrane receptors has altered kidney cell function has triggered a re-think of how to treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) more effectively.
May 29, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ability to recognise expression tied to listening and emotion
West Australian researchers have developed two new tests that examine a typical person's ability to recognise basic facial expressions.
Jan 6, 2014
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Diabetes
Bile acid microcapsules shows promise in drug delivery
Bile acid microcapsules have the potential to effectively deliver diabetic drugs by remaining stable and controlling their release once ingested.
May 14, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Melanoma risk linked with IVF treatment and birth
An investigation into the association between IVF treatment and melanoma found women who had IVF treatment and gave birth to one or two children had an increased rate of invasive melanoma compared with those who did not have ...
Dec 3, 2013
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Diabetes
Perth women manage gestational diabetes with exercise
Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are better able to manage the condition and symptoms with home-based exercise.
Mar 28, 2014
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Dentistry
Oral health improves via education
Better integration with primary health care, community outreach programs and culturally appropriate family and community programs could improve Indigenous dental health in Western Australia, research suggests.
Nov 25, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetics testing clinic swamped from the 'Angelina Jolie effect'
When Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy in May 2013 to reduce her chances of contracting breast cancer, news headlines screamed of the move and the world gasped in shock.
Sep 14, 2016
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Health
Language a factor in Aboriginal obesity
Australian aboriginals who use their own language at home are less likely to be obese than those who speak only English.
Oct 30, 2015
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