Infection/Disease Category

Viral and bacteria infections and diseases in global populations.

Sepsis is just as urgent as a heart attack and should be treated similarly

All Creatures, Video
Groundhog day 2023
In anticipation of Groundhog Day on 2 February, watch this entertaining little short to brighten your day!
Addiction, Infection/Disease, Integrative, Lifestyle, Men's Health, Mental Health, Women's Health
Alcohol-related liver disease: mechanism could form basis …
Alcohol-related liver disease is among the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to an incomplete understanding of the factors contributing to disease development, liver transplantation is still …
Australasia, Infection/Disease, Mental Health, Pharmacy/Drugs, Psychology
Common antidepressants can increase antibiotic resistance
University of Queensland researchers have found a range of commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria’s resistance to antibiotic medications. A study led by Professor Jianhua Guo from UQ’s Australian Centre …
Australasia, Global Reach, Tobacco
Health economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of …
Health economic modelling to support ‘denicotinisation’ of Aotearoa/New Zealand: Health economic modelling by the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health is informing Aotearoa/New Zealand (A/NZ) government efforts to end …
Eyes, Integrative, Medico-Legal
The top 10 causes of visual damage …
Visual damage refers to any injury or damage that affects a person’s visual system. This includes the eyes and the parts of the brain that process visual information. It is …