Cardiology
Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
Salt substitution may reduce all-cause or cardiovascular mortality, according to a review published online April 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Apr 9, 2024
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News tagged with australia
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Almost one in five Australians are suffering from long COVID, finds study
A study of more than 11,000 Australians who tested positive to COVID-19 in 2022 has revealed almost 1 in 5 were still experiencing ongoing symptoms three months after their initial diagnosis, according to new research from ...
Mar 28, 2024
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Surgery
Australia's potential as a global leader for surgical AI
Australia and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first, there need to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to University of Adelaide ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Health
Crackdown on illicit drugs detects rise in 'designer' drug substitutes
As authorities crack down on illicit drugs, University of South Australia experts have issued an alert on the use of the synthetic stimulant pentylone, as new research finds a 75% increase in detections across Australia.
Mar 25, 2024
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Health
'Urgent and sustainable' action needed to safeguard health, according to new report on health and climate change
A focus on heat and health, and decarbonization of the health sector, are among the key implications of the latest report of the MJA–Lancet Countdown on health and climate change, published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Mar 25, 2024
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Addiction
We've taken smoking from 'normal' to 'uncommon' and we can do the same with vaping—here's how
Vaping is a pressing public health issue. While adult smoking rates continue to fall, vaping rates are rising. Some 7% of adults now vape daily, up nearly three-fold since 2019. Most alarmingly, the rate of current vape use—on ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Neuroscience
Fiber supplements could improve brain function in seniors, study says
Fiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Getting the right amount of fiber, whether through food or drinks, is a great ...
Mar 23, 2024
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Medical research
First-in-human trial finds new bladder cancer treatment safe
A first-in-human trial led by The University of Western Australia has found injecting an immunotherapy drug directly into the bladder wall to treat cancer is viable and safe.
Mar 14, 2024
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Health
Tattoo regret? How to choose a removal service
About one in four people regret at least one of their tattoos. Almost half of those go on to have their unwanted tattoo removed or camouflaged with a new one.
Mar 8, 2024
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Medications
Babies in Western Australia will soon be immunized against RSV, but not with a vaccine
This week, Western Australia announced a state government-funded immunization program against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It's the first Australian state or territory to do so.
Mar 7, 2024
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