Medicine and health

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Not so sweet: Tackling the diabetes epidemic in Malaysia

The fight against diabetes in Malaysia and Southeast Asia requires a multifaceted approach that addresses dietary habits, physical activity, and socio-economic factors.

Medicine and health

Thao Vu and Huong Nguyen smiling and sitting on a bench flanked by trees

From Vietnam to Australia: Journeys of educational leadership and empowerment

Thao Vu and Huong Nguyen have become educational and research leaders, driven by their passion for teaching, mentorship, and scientific discovery.

Medicine and health

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How the media framed the public debate on a second injecting room

The Victorian government’s decision to reject a second Melbourne injecting room earlier this year provoked a polarised public debate, but one voice was largely missing in the media coverage.

Politics and society

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T cell breakthrough a step towards personalised medicine

Scientists have utilised AI to predict T cell receptors, advancing personalised medicine, and boosting immunotherapy and vaccine development.

Medicine and health

distressed man at his desk with his head in his hands and a computer with a sport betting account.

Gambling: A developing global disaster for public health

As the Australian government dithers on banning gambling ads, a new global gambling report highlights the immense pain and suffering wrought by the industry.

Medicine and health

Older woman with hands on her head looking uncomfortable, sitting at a desk in front of a computer

Nuanced, not knee-jerk: Striking a balance to keep menopausal women in the workplace

It’s clear some women struggle to work because of their menopausal symptoms, but help to keep them in the workforce must be provided in a way that doesn’t set them up for further discrimination.

Medicine and health

Bringing treatments for lupus into the 21st century

Common steroid treatments for the autoimmune disease lupus can cause as many problems as they solve, but researchers are close to finding a viable alternative.

Medicine and health

Laptop computer with books, pen and yellow pad

Words matter: Guiding principles for reducing risks of discrimination in academic writing

An editorial team from the International Journal of Drug Policy has developed guiding principles to help researchers and academics avoid perpetuating stigma when writing about substance use.

Medicine and health

In the blood: Biomarkers reveal brain injury severity in intimate partner violence victims

For the first time, researchers have used blood tests to identify concussion caused by domestic violence, including some patients who also experienced non-fatal strangulation.

Medicine and health

Low poly human brain dissolving, symbolising mental disorder,

Thirty-year journey to new schizophrenia drug

The recent approval of a new schizophrenia drug opens the door for newer, safer, and more efficacious treatment options without the unwanted side-effects.

Medicine and health

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Painting a clearer picture of collagen in heart disease

A team of scientists has developed an imaging technique to earlier detect abnormal collagen deposits in the heart, which causes a condition known as diffuse cardiac fibrosis.

Medicine and health

Human hands shackled in cuffs with fruits and vegetables.

When dieting becomes disordered eating

An unhealthy obsession with eating well might be more common than you think, and can lead to unintended health issues such as malnutrition.

Medicine and health

Protecting transplant patients

Combating a virus that can cause disease and life-threatening transplant complications is the focus of Eureka Prize-winning research.

Medicine and health

Young bearded man having a beer and late night snack in front of the refrigerator

The eating disorder few people are talking about

It’s on the rise and affects people of all body sizes and genders, but binge-eating disorder is widely misunderstood and often ignored.

Medicine and health

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Infection prevention: Safer hospitals, healthier patients

Improved hospital cleaning practices can dramatically combat the incidence of healthcare-associated infections, with a new trial showing a 35% reduction.

Medicine and health

Stressed bearded man with his eyes closed, hands on the side of his head

What is AuDHD? Five important things to know when someone has both autism and ADHD

Autism and ADHD frequently overlap, and the combination can create internal conflict and unmet needs.

Medicine and health

Navigating dementia diagnosis and care

There’s an urgent need to create clearer, easier and more supportive pathways for Australians diagnosed with dementia.

Medicine and health

A man at a gambling table with his head in his hands.

Why some problem gamblers can’t cut their losses

Understanding why chronic gamblers chase wins could help develop strategies to better-control their behaviour.

Medicine and health

Micrograph of metastatic prostate carcinoma

I survived stage four prostate cancer – now I’m meeting the cells that unravelled my world

Nine years ago, Tim Baker was diagnosed with stage four, metastatic prostate cancer. Today, astonishingly, he’s fit and healthy, and meeting the scientists researching new treatments for this disease.

Medicine and health

Nurse talks to a patient, holding their hand

The sorry state of support for mental health nurses

Australians are in the grip of a mental health crisis, yet mental health nurses are underutilised, and even excluded from initiatives that could lead to improvements.

Medicine and health

A para-athlet with prosthetic blade legs sprinting on an athletics track

Access to assistive technology shapes future Paralympic champions, and equity

To truly uphold the values of fairness and equality, it’s imperative to address the issue of unequal access to assistive products and services.

Medicine and health

Better support needed for breastfeeding mothers

Healthcare professionals play a critical role in supporting breastfeeding mothers, but they often face challenges that hinder their ability to provide optimal care.

Medicine and health

Aerial image of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park

Ancient lifeforms can live on hydrogen – and we can learn from their chemical powers

Enigmatic organisms called archaea can harvest energy from hydrogen, and new research is revealing exactly how they do it.

Medicine and health