New research gives hope for sight recovery in stroke survivors
New research gives hope for sight recovery in stroke survivors: Researchers have used MRI imaging to map visual brain activity…
Heart & Lung
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…
Sudden cardiac arrest in the young
Sudden cardiac arrest in the young and the simple screening to avoid them: Cardiac arrest doesn’t only happen to old people.…
New report highlights need to boost health of older adults
A new report into the health of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched by The Physiological Society…
Supplying builders with defibrillators
National Heart Rhythm Charity supplies builders with life-saving equipment across ten construction sites: Arrhythmia Alliance have partnered with Bewley Homes to…
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…
Air pollution linked with dementia risk
Researchers find air pollution linked with dementia risk: A research study conducted by a team of academics at the University…
Diabetes medication could revolutionise heart failure treatment
A medication originally used for patients with diabetes is the first to help people with heart failure and could revolutionise…
Targeted lung health check letter
What to do if you receive a letter inviting you for a targeted lung health check: Lung cancer is the…
Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds gaps and gender differences in current type 2 diabetes management.…