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 involving the University of Melbourne...
Australasia
The Australasia category highlights health, policy and social issues from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region. It includes analysis of health system developments, research breakthroughs, public health priorities and lived experience from local settings, offering a regional lens on topics that matter to communities and practitioners in Australasia.
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 the likelihood they will match...
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 of Melbourne and Monash 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 was co-led by Murdoch Children’s...
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 centre has been established across...
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 from Australian eucalyptus trees, has...
Superhero living
Adopting superhero behaviours such as maintaining physical activity and strong social connections may improve health later in life, a University of Queensland study has found....
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 hygiene changes that have occurred...
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 specialists appears to be a...
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 knee pain in people with...
