Tag: Medical Research
Still ill? Blame your genes
Australian scientists say they have pinpointed certain gene combinations which make people suffer for longer than others when they get sick.[MORE]
Breakthrough helps detect malnourished babies
Pregnant women may soon be able to identify if their baby is at risk of being born malnourished under a medical breakthrough that has been announced by the New South Wales Health Minister.[MORE]
WHO study outlines benefits of universal HIV testing
A study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found that universal testing for the HIV virus and immediate treatment could cut the number of people developing AIDS by up to 95 per cent.[MORE]
Spotlight on diabetes depression link
The Menzies Institute in Hobart is to research the link between diabetes and depression in Tasmania.[MORE]
Benefits reported in diabetes exercise research
A Gold Coast academic says women involved in research on the effects of exercise on type 2 diabetes are reporting positive mental and physical changes.[MORE]
Electric pulse cancer treatment trialled in Aust
A treatment that uses an electric pulse to kill cancer cells is being trialled on Australian patients.[MORE]
Japan scientists eye made-to-order bones
Japanese hospitals are running a clinical trial on the world's first custom-made bones which would fit neatly into patients' skulls and eventually give way to real bones.[MORE]
New strain of deadly Ebola virus discovered
Scientists say an outbreak of Ebola that killed 37 people in Uganda last year was sparked by a hitherto unknown species of one of the world's most notorious viruses.[MORE]
Researchers confident of viral link to MS
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Researchers at the University of Queensland may have found a link between the Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and the development of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).[MORE]
Vitamin B3 could protect against skin cancer: research
New research from the University of Sydney has found a vitamin present in common foods could be mixed into sunscreens to protect Australians against skin cancer.[MORE]
Unhappy people watch more TV: study
An extensive new research study has found that unhappy people watch more TV while those who consider themselves happy spend more time reading and socialising.[MORE]
Australian researchers make kidney gene breakthrough
Babies who suffer from fatal kidney defects in the womb could have a chance at survival, thanks to a genetic breakthrough by Australian scientists currently being tested at the birthplace of Dolly the cloned sheep. [MORE]
Researchers fear mine accidents unreported
SA researchers say they suspect that many mine accidents are going unreported.[MORE]
Frazer presents skin cancer vaccine research
Queensland scientist Professor Ian Frazer has detailed his research into a skin cancer vaccine at a medical research conference in Brisbane.[MORE]
Bionic ear may hold key to paraplegic implants
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A Canadian researcher says Australian scientists might provide the final piece of technology in a scientific project that aims to get paraplegics walking.[MORE]
Research busts emergency department myth
Researchers say a paper being published in the Australian Medical Journal has busted the myth that people who go to hospital emergency departments often are wasting resources.[MORE]
From heart to harvest: crop raises $75k for transplant research
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A bumper wheat crop has delivered for a Queensland farmer and Brisbane's Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.[MORE]
Midwife project aims to tackle post-natal depression
A research project involving Queensland midwives is aiming to reduce the incidence of post-natal depression.[MORE]
Patient HIV-free after bone marrow transplant: doctors
Doctors in Germany say a man infected with HIV has been free of infection for more than 20 months since having a bone marrow transplant. [MORE]
Public views sought on Alice alcohol restrictions
Researchers reviewing alcohol restrictions in central Australia have called for public submissions from residents.[MORE]
Farmers much more likely to commit suicide: report
A study calling for better efforts in treating depression says there are higher-than-average suicide rates among male farmers.[MORE]
Qld Govt accused of neglecting irukandji research
A marine stinger expert has accused the State Government of neglecting research efforts into the potentially deadly irukandji jellyfish. [MORE]
Researcher in trouble for GM mice experiment
A researcher is suspended and a lab closed over an unauthorised experiment with genetically-modified mice.[MORE]
Australian doctors give Indonesian burn victims new lease on life
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Australian doctors have used revolutionary techniques to help two young Indonesian sisters recover from horrific burns.[MORE]
Grape seed 'may help' in Alzheimer's fight
It might be hard to swallow, but the humble grape seed has been enlisted in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.[MORE]
