Identifying children at risk of developing epilepsy
Seizure study first step towards revealing which children are at risk of developing epilepsy: Findings from an international genetic study…
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Growing flu viruses in specialised cells
A new study published in npj Vaccines has shown that growing influenza viruses in specialised cell lines, rather than chicken eggs, improves…
COVID-19 nasal spray heads to clinical trial
An at-home nasal spray treatment for COVID-19 will be put to the test by Melbourne biomedical researchers, as the University…
Pioneering treatment for premature infants with chronic lung disease
A new treatment pioneered by Australian researchers would help better treat premature infants with a type of chronic lung disease, according to new research. The OPTIMIST-A clinical trial…
New international stem cell research centre
New international stem cell research centre offers hope for patients with incurable diseases: An up to EUR$300 million international research…
Eucalyptus compound to treat lung fibrosis
Australian-produced eucalyptus compound effective at treating lung damage in sheep model: University of Melbourne-led research has shown the flavonoid pinocembrin, derived…
Superhero living
Adopting superhero behaviours such as maintaining physical activity and strong social connections may improve health later in life, a University…
Welcome to the club – childhood cancer and covid
“Welcome to the club”- What COVID-19 can teach us about childhood cancer: New Curtin-led research has found the widespread social and…
Patient-led surveillance shows promise for melanoma care
Patient-led surveillance shows promise for melanoma care: Melanoma patients using their smart phone to submit images of lesions to their…
Knee joint osteoarthritis injections “no better than placebo”
Knee joint osteoarthritis injections "no better than placebo": Injections of platelet-rich plasma are no better than placebo for helping reduce…