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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Barriers to uptake of hepatitis C medication

La Trobe University researchers have found that multiple barriers continue to prevent some people from accessing life-saving new hepatitis C treatment, including experiences of stigma within the health care system.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Closing the gap in maternity care

A landmark study led by La Trobe University researchers has revealed that maternity care for First Nations mothers and babies can be improved through access to culturally safe continuity of midwifery care. Published in eClinical ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Supporting children after trauma

A new report, RECOVER: Reconnecting mothers and children after family violence, reveals that a child-parent psychotherapy (CPP) program was effective in re-establishing a positive mother-child relationship after trauma, in ...

Oncology & Cancer

Telerehab effective for cancer patients

La Trobe University research has found delivering cancer patients' rehabilitation clinics by telehealth is safe, effective and removes barriers to participation, such as fatigue, travel and parking costs.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Website to help prevent suicide

La Trobe University researchers have developed a website to help people better identify and respond to suicide risk in their family members and friends.

Oncology & Cancer

Smart microscope slides detect cancer

A study published today in Nature demonstrates that by modifying the surface of conventional microscope slides at the nanoscale, biological structures and cells take on a striking color contrast that can be used to instantly ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Osteoarthritis program improving lives

Physiotherapy researchers led by La Trobe Associate Professor Christian Barton evaluated the effects of an education and exercise program on almost 2000 Australians with knee osteoarthritis.

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