A study from Monash University has found that infants and toddlers are capable of engaging in imaginary play, correcting previously held academic beliefs that they were unable to, and confirming the profound significance ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Climate change presents a major public health concern in Australia, marked by unprecedented wildfires, heat waves, floods, droughts, and the spread of climate-sensitive infectious diseases.
Nov 15, 2023
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Offering population-wide genetic screening for risk of deadly but preventable diseases to young adults would save lives and be cost-effective in Australia, a Monash University-led study has found.
Nov 9, 2023
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As little as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing or maintaining deep sleep, also known as ...
Oct 30, 2023
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A new study by Monash University suggests being on-site and truly embedded within the interprofessional aged care team provides pharmacists greater opportunities to support resident- and system-level improvements in quality ...
Oct 30, 2023
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Shift work and working long hours significantly increase the chances of preterm birth, a Monash University-led study has found.
Oct 25, 2023
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The tumultuous royal commission into the Australian aged care system concluded two years ago with a suite of 148 recommendations—a complete overhaul of "an aged care system in crisis," according to Anika Wells, the federal ...
Oct 23, 2023
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Knee and hip replacements are increasing globally due to an aging population. In the United States, the number of patients needing a joint replacement will exceed 2.7 million in the next seven years. Post-surgery infections, ...
Oct 18, 2023
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Relief could be on the way for people with painful hand osteoarthritis after a Monash University and Alfred Health-led study found an affordable existing drug can help. Until now there has been no effective treatment.
Oct 13, 2023
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Researchers at Monash University have identified a new way of mapping 'phosphenes'—the visual perception of the bright flashes we see when no light is entering the eye—to improve the outcome of surgery for patients receiving ...
Oct 12, 2023
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