Immunology
Eating fish may help prevent asthma
A James Cook University scientist says an innovative study has revealed new evidence that eating fish can help prevent asthma.
Mar 19, 2019
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News tagged with australians
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Unconventional T cells promote immunity to malaria
Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute researchers have made a vital breakthrough in the understanding of a new facet of the immune response to malaria, which will help in the development of a vaccine.
Dec 1, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Concerning' findings emphasize importance of depression screening
University of Queensland researchers are calling for screening of perinatal depression (PND) for all women during pregnancy, after finding women with persistent depression are at high risk of developing the condition.
Aug 18, 2022
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Pediatrics
Can GPs help lift flagging COVID-19 vaccination rates in Australian kids?
Uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Australia has been fast, with vaccination rates for younger children initially mirroring that of adults and adolescents, but plateauing in March 2022, with only 51% of Australian children aged ...
Nov 21, 2022
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Health
Is Grandma OK? There's an app for that
CSIRO researchers are trialling an app that aims to allow elderly people to live at home safely for longer by subtly collecting data on their movements around the house.
Aug 6, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Rare ovarian cancer confirmed as not seeded from elsewhere
An international study led by Peter Mac has revealed the origin of mucinous ovarian cancer (MOC) confirming, unlike other types of ovarian cancer, this rare cancer is not seeded from elsewhere in the body.
Sep 6, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Indigenous Australians' unique oral microbiomes may add to chronic disease load
Indigenous Australians have unique microbes in their mouths, which may contribute to a higher burden of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new research led by Penn State and the University ...
Dec 7, 2022
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Medications
Low dose colchicine gets FDA approval for secondary prevention of heart disease
Colchicine, a widely available gout medication, has received FDA approval to be used in low dose to prevent cardiovascular events in patients with proven coronary disease.
Jun 29, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Older people reluctant to ask for mental health support
New ECU research has found that more than 40 percent of older Australians with chronic disease would be unlikely to seek help for mental health conditions even if they needed it.
Oct 29, 2019
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Cardiology
Study links caesareans and cardiovascular risk
A new Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health study has found Australian children who were born via cesarean section (C-section) have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity, and it's sparked a call ...
Aug 24, 2022
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