Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tracking parasites with satellites
Scientists are teaming up to use satellite data to target deadly parasites to help predict patterns of parasitic diseases such as malaria, worms and hydatids.
Feb 14, 2015
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Cardiology
Biomedical device can prevent deaths caused by blood clots
New portable technology that visualizes clots forming in flowing blood in a 3-D holographic livestream promises to dramatically improve screening and treatment of stroke, heart attack and coronavirus-induced lung failure.
Feb 25, 2021
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Health
Good neighbors are good for your health
Neighborhood relationships and social connections protected against loneliness, depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). The findings ...
Mar 28, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Smoother sailing for elite athletes
When it comes to dealing with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, elite athletes are ‘just like us’, and ‘just like us’ they need help, research from The Australian National University ...
Jul 6, 2012
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Ophthalmology
The blood test that could save sight
A new blood test is being developed at The Australian National University (ANU) that can detect patients at risk of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and potentially save millions of people from going blind.
Dec 12, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
Research busts myth about weight
(Medical Xpress)—Australian National University-led research has busted the myth that overweight people live longer than people with a lower body mass index (BMI).
Feb 13, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Symmetry leads to lack of attention
New research has found humans are likely to underestimate the amount of detail in symmetrical compared to random patterns.
Mar 31, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Virtual connections shown to combat loneliness
Positive virtual contact with neighbors is a key antidote to feeling lonely, according to new research.
Jun 11, 2020
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Health
Sexual orientation poses no risk to mental health
A study led by ANU has challenged a common perception that homosexual and bisexual people are at risk of poor mental health and suicide.
Feb 9, 2017
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Health
Vaping increasing among young Aussies, as risks confirmed
E-cigarette use among young Australians has increased "alarmingly" in recent years, as a major study led by The Australian National University (ANU) confirms the risks to health vaping poses.
Mar 21, 2023
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