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A Monash research team studying head impacts at the elite level of Australian football says it's too soon to make a direct link between concussion in the sport and brain problems later in life.

Catherine Willmott Associate Professor, Neuropsychology and Concussion

A Monash research team studying head impacts at the elite level of Australian football says it's too soon to make a direct link between concussion in the sport and brain problems later in life.

Medicine and health

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Retraining the brain

From dementia to depression to drug addiction, artificial brain stimulation has been hailed as a landmark medical technology for the future. But safeguards are needed if we want the benefits without the risks.

Adrian Carter Senior Research Fellow, Psychology

From dementia to depression to drug addiction, artificial brain stimulation has been hailed as a landmark medical technology for the future. But safeguards are needed if we want the benefits without the risks.

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Tales of neglect

The aged care royal commission's interim report paints a picture of a system in deep crisis. Its recommendations for action have some merit, but won't address what are underlying systemic problems.

Joseph Ibrahim Head, Health Law and Ageing Research Unit, Department of Forensic Medicine

The aged care royal commission's interim report paints a picture of a system in deep crisis. Its recommendations for action have some merit, but won't address what are underlying systemic problems.

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A link between gait and dementia

There's far more to the way we walk than we first thought, including it being a possible early indicator of dementia.

Michele Callisaya Associate Professor (Research), Peninsula Clinical School

There's far more to the way we walk than we first thought, including it being a possible early indicator of dementia.

A Different Lens

Episode 15: The ageing population

For the first time in human history, the world's population is rapidly ageing, and in an ageist society we're ill-prepared to handle it. A Different Lens explores the challenges of an ageing population.

Joseph Ibrahim Head, Health Law and Ageing Research Unit, Department of Forensic Medicine

For the first time in human history, the world's population is rapidly ageing, and in an ageist society we're ill-prepared to handle it. A Different Lens explores the challenges of an ageing population.

Medicine and health

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Sore spot in aged care

Using pressure injury rates to target underperforming nursing homes is critical to improving Australia’s aged care system.

Carolina Weller Professor, School of Nursing & Midwifery

Using pressure injury rates to target underperforming nursing homes is critical to improving Australia’s aged care system.

A Different Lens

Episode 12: Designing future cities

The challenge of providing appropriate care to an ageing population means the rate of technological innovation needs to be stepped up and more smart homes created.

Rebecca Wickes Associate Professor, Criminology and Director, Monash Migration and Inclusion Centre

The challenge of providing appropriate care to an ageing population means the rate of technological innovation needs to be stepped up and more smart homes created.

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Restraint of the aged

Regulating physical restraint of the elderly in nursing homes is a step in the right direction, but more still needs to be done to educate the sector on alternatives.

Joseph Ibrahim Head, Health Law and Ageing Research Unit, Department of Forensic Medicine

Regulating physical restraint of the elderly in nursing homes is a step in the right direction, but more still needs to be done to educate the sector on alternatives.

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Demystifying applied behaviour analysis

The natural science approach of ABA has applications far beyond treating autism.

Erin Leif Senior Lecturer, Education Psychology Activities

The natural science approach of ABA has applications far beyond treating autism.

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Rethink on aspirin

Low-dose aspirin has no benefit in prolonging a life free of disability, or substantially reducing the risk of having a first heart attack or stroke, study finds.

John McNeil Professor and head of School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Low-dose aspirin has no benefit in prolonging a life free of disability, or substantially reducing the risk of having a first heart attack or stroke, study finds.

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Dignity of risk – when living better means living longer

Society’s perception of aged care must change from being a place of protection to a place where people actually live – and that means more autonomy for residents.

Joseph Ibrahim Head, Health Law and Ageing Research Unit, Department of Forensic Medicine

Society’s perception of aged care must change from being a place of protection to a place where people actually live – and that means more autonomy for residents.