Gerontology & Geriatrics
How long can a person live? The 21st century may see a record-breaker
The number of people who live past the age of 100 has been on the rise for decades, up to nearly half a million people worldwide.
Jul 1, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Real world methods to improve dementia care
Using real-world training and coaching, two new Flinders University research projects are aiming to bring much needed improvements to the care provided to people living with dementia.
Jun 29, 2021
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Vaccination
India's national government has inappropriately prioritised people for covid-19 vaccination
India's national government has inappropriately prioritised people for covid-19 vaccination
Jun 10, 2021
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Cardiology
Long-term survival after a heart attack or acute myocardial infarction in Australia and New Zealand
Long-term survival after a heart attack, or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Australia and New Zealand is comparable with the best in the world, but there is room for improvement, according to research published today ...
Jun 7, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
More targeted cancer prevention and early detection strategies needed in breast cancer survivorship
A new study finds breast cancer survivors in general have higher risk of new cancer diagnosis compared to healthy individuals. The article, which appears in Cancer, states that compared to the general population in the United ...
May 18, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Many Hispanics died of COVID-19 because of work exposure
Hispanic Americans have died of COVID-19 at a disproportionately high rate compared to whites because of workplace exposure to the virus, a new study suggests.
Apr 29, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The British variant is 45% more contagious than the original virus
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that the British variant (termed: B.1.1.7) of COVID-19 is 45% more contagious than the original virus. The researchers relied on data from about 300,000 PCR tests for COVID-19 obtained ...
Apr 20, 2021
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Pediatrics
Why kids hold the key to herd immunity
To win the battle against the pandemic, kids will be vital.
Apr 1, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Research breakthrough for high-risk blood cancer patients
South Australian researchers are hoping to improve the outcome of patients with multiple myeloma after identifying a new protein associated with the most aggressive form of the disease.
Mar 9, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Vaginal pessaries prove effective in treating pelvic organ prolapse long-term
The aging population combined with increasing obesity rates has resulted in more women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. Common treatment options include pelvic reconstructive surgery or the use of pessaries to prop up ...
Feb 24, 2021
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