Health
Study finds public-private partnerships key to making telemedicine sustainable
Proper health care is more difficult in remote parts of India.
Sep 22, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Early care key to preventing stillbirth in migrant women
Researchers from The University of Western Australia say the key to decreasing stillbirth in Australian women who were born overseas lies in early care and good information provided at the start of pregnancy.
Mar 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Texas A&M research aims to improve Lyme disease diagnostics
Research by two Texas A&M University scientists is focused on improving Lyme disease treatment outcomes by developing a test that's both more accurate and more efficient than the current test for the infection.
Jan 7, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Diet and exercise programs alone won't tackle childhood obesity, says study
Focusing on immediate fixes such as diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity, according to a new study that for the first time maps the complex pathways that lead to obesity in childhood.
Mar 21, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
People living in rural areas may be at lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
People who live in regional or remote areas may be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to our recent research.
Jun 26, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
India to roll out quick and cheap coronavirus paper test
A fast and cheap paper-based coronavirus test will soon be available across India, with scientists hopeful it will help turn the tide on the pandemic in one of the world's worst-hit nations.
Oct 21, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A PLOS Medicine Collection on Plasmodium vivax—a neglected cause of malaria
Strenuous efforts to prevent and treat malaria in recent decades have brought great benefits, particularly against disease caused by Plasmodium falciparum in countries in Africa and the Americas. But malaria caused by its ...
Apr 23, 2021
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Health
Heavy drinkers consuming more than half of all alcohol
La Trobe University researchers have found the heaviest drinking 10 per cent of Australians drink over half the alcohol consumed in Australia, downing an average of six standard drinks per day.
Apr 17, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Monkeypox: Is history repeating itself?
Dr. Emmanuel Nakoune and Dr. Piero Olliaro lead monkeypox research in the Central African Republic, where the disease is endemic. We speak to them about their experiences, challenges, and why we continue to see the same problems ...
Oct 10, 2022
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Health
Bringing epilepsy care closer to home may improve outcomes
Access to care affects people with epilepsy worldwide. Bringing care closer to home can help—but what about bringing care inside the home?
Jun 19, 2023
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