Reducing misdiagnosis and sudden cardiac death
Reducing misdiagnosis and sudden cardiac death: Working together with individuals, families, and medical professionals to offer information and support on Syncope and Reflex Anoxic Seizures....
Infection/Disease
The Infection/Disease section delves into a range of viral and bacterial infections. It highlights topics like the link between oral health and overall well-being, the significance of handwashing in preventing infections, and novel research into diseases such as sarcoidosis and atopic dermatitis. The section also explores groundbreaking solutions like the use of AI and “superhero bugs” for combating infections, underscoring the importance of innovative approaches in understanding and managing infectious diseases and their broader health impacts.
Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep) – an Osmosis Preview
What is Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep)? Strep agalactiae refers to the round bacteria that grow in chains and that was found to be a...
Palliative Medicine support for families
Palliative Medicine support for families: Families who are caring for a relative who is seriously ill and dying at home need more support from healthcare professionals...
Cell-type-specific insight: Coronary artery disease
Cell-type-specific insight into the function of risk factors in coronary artery disease: Using single cell technology, a new study sheds light on the significance of...
Lung cancer immunotherapy treatment
Potential marker for success of immunotherapy in the treatment of lung cancer: Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate of all cancers, and treatment options...
Improving immune response to cancer
Researchers discover way to improve immune response: Melbourne researchers have identified a way to improve the immune response in the face of severe viral infections....
AID/APOBECs defence against SARS-CoV-2
AID/APOBECs among important factors in body’s defence against SARS-CoV-2: Together with their multifaceted action mechanisms, activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) and so-called APOBEC proteins are important...
Smokers at increased risk of recurring pneumonia
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people who smoke are at a higher risk of being hospitalised...
Liquid chalk highly effective in killing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses
Liquid chalk highly effective in killing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses: Melbourne researchers have found that liquid chalk, commonly used in gyms to improve grip,...
The VacSeen student led project
The VacSeen Project is a student-led initiative to vaccinate homeless people for free has received an “overwhelming response”, according to its seven University of Queensland...
