New way to reduce scarring
Researchers have been able to reduce scarring by blocking part of the healing process in research that could make a significant difference for burns and...
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.
Reducing plastic waste in hospitals
Reducing plastic waste in hospitals: Health study could save millions of dollars and reduce environmental footprint: Researchers hope to save significant time, money and resources...
Manufacturing Australian medical devices
Australian medical devices manufacturing facility first: The launch of Australia’s first medical device development and manufacturing facility in Melbourne is set to fast-track new treatments...
How stress can stop immune cells in their tracks
How stress can stop immune cells in their tracks: Researchers have discovered that signals produced by nerves in response to stress can stop immune cells from...
Antidepressant withdrawal or relapse?
Antidepressant withdrawal or relapse? Doctors can’t really tell: Doctors need more evidence to help patients stop taking antidepressants safely and effectively, a collaborative study with The...
Brain stimulation can treat severe OCD
Australian-first clinical trial shows brain stimulation can treat severe OCD: Deep brain stimulation has been found to help people with severe obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)...
Discontinuing antidepressants
Discontinuing antidepressants requires careful planning: The decision to stop prescribing long-term anti-depressants should be made only after careful preparation by GPs and their patients, University...
Online program for knee osteoarthritis exercise
A new online program enhanced by text messages to help people with knee osteoarthritis exercise has been found to improve knee pain, physical function and...
A new way to prevent childhood obesity
A new way to prevent childhood obesity: For the first time in Australia, researchers can accurately predict if babies are at risk of childhood obesity...
The clear message on promoting body positivity
The clear message on promoting body positivity: Public health campaigns that challenge weight stigma and promote body positivity can boost the health and well-being for...
