Ophthalmology
Microchip success for bionic eye
(Medical Xpress) -- Research to restore sight to the clinically blind has reached a critical stage, with testing underway of the prototype microchips that will power the bionic eye.
Apr 3, 2012
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Medical research
New cell type offers new hope
(Medical Xpress) -- A team of Melbourne scientists has discovered a new type of cell in the immune system. Their findings could ultimately lead to the development of novel drugs that strengthen the immune response against ...
Jun 14, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Life Equation: How math is helping with COVID-19 and other catastrophes
It's the best tool we have, according to Dr. Mark Flegg a mathematician in the Monash School of Mathematics.
Apr 9, 2020
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Medical research
Study challenges idea of mandatory water intake
A multi-institute study led by Monash University has revealed for the first time the mechanism that regulates fluid intake in the human body and stops us from over-drinking, which can cause potentially fatal water intoxication. ...
Oct 7, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Novel immune-oncology approach for potential cancer treatment
A research collaboration between Monash University and Lava Therapeutics details a novel immune-oncology approach for the potential treatment of cancer. Instrumental to the study was co-first author Dr. Roeland Lameris from ...
Sep 14, 2020
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Immunology
'Worm pill' could ease autoimmune disease symptoms
(Medical Xpress)—Experts believe a molecule in parasitic worms could help explain why worm infections can effectively treat a range of autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and ...
Aug 11, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Are antibiotics effective for low back pain?
It is estimated that four in five Australians will experience low back pain during their lifetime. Treatment options are limited, and low back pain remains the leading cause of disability worldwide.
Feb 24, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bacterial link in celiac disease
Bacterial exposure has been identified as a potential environmental risk factor in developing coeliac disease, a hereditary autoimmune-like condition that affects about one in 70 Australians.
Jan 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The third wave of COVID-19 delivers the highest mortality risk in Australian ICUs
According to a new study led by Monash University, of those admitted to the ICU with COVID-19, after accounting for age and how sick patients were, the third wave of the disease in Australia was associated with the highest ...
Jun 27, 2022
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Neuroscience
Cells study helping to crack the code to Alzheimer's disease
A study led by researchers at Monash University has opened up new hope for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease.
Nov 25, 2019
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