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Cancer patients worldwide sought for online survey of pain and treatment

Aug 24, 2020

The types of pain relief treatments cancer patients use is the subject of a new international online survey led by Southern Cross University. (more…)

Broccoli and Brussels sprouts a cut above for blood vessel health

Aug 20, 2020

New research from Edith Cowan University has shown some of our least favourite vegetables could be the most beneficial when it comes to preventing advanced blood vessel disease. (more…)

Discovery promising for millions at risk from antibiotic resistance

Aug 18, 2020

There is new hope for approximately 700,000 people who die each year from antibiotic resistant infections, with University of Queensland researchers discovering how bacteria share antibiotic-resistance genes. (more…)

Gene discovery may explain female melanoma survival advantage

Aug 13, 2020

Centenary Institute scientists have discovered that genes on the X chromosome may be key to the improved survival rates of females with melanoma–as compared to their male counterparts. The findings…

Malaria discovery could expedite antiviral treatment for COVID-19

Aug 13, 2020

New research into malaria suggests targeting enzymes from the human host, rather than from the pathogen itself, could offer effective treatment for a range of infectious diseases, including COVID-19. (more…)

CSIRO launches Australia’s first accredited face mask testing facility

Aug 6, 2020

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has launched the nation’s first accredited surgical face mask testing facility in Melbourne, to help frontline health workers in the fight against COVID-19, while supporting…

Research boost to better understand and treat Coronavirus

Aug 4, 2020

The Victorian Government is backing cutting-edge medical research projects to better understand, prevent and treat coronavirus. (more…)

Peer support to help new mums' mental health during COVID-19

Aug 4, 2020

The Royal Women’s Hospital has commenced a study pairing new mums with a trained volunteer who has recovered from postnatal depression or anxiety for telephone-based peer support during the COVID-19…