Alzheimer’s and cataract surgery
Alzheimer's and cataract surgery: People with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease are less likely to have cataract surgery than people without Alzheimer's disease. People with Alzheimer's...
Vision
The Vision category brings together forward-looking perspectives, emerging research and thought-provoking insights across health and wellbeing. It highlights breakthroughs, explores complex conditions and examines the wider social and psychological factors that influence health. From innovative treatments and new diagnostic tools to broader conversations about prevention and quality of life, this category looks beyond the immediate to consider where healthcare and wellbeing are heading.
Seizures, convulsions and epilepsy
A seizure is the medical term for a fit or convulsion. One in twenty people will have a seizure at some point in their lives....
Teens practice poor hand hygiene
More than half of adolescents practice poor hand hygiene: Only one in three adolescents are practising appropriate hand hygiene, a new global study involving University of Queensland...
Covid-19 vaccination thrombosis
Covid-19 vaccination: thrombosis can be prevented by prompt treatment: A rare syndrome has been observed in people following vaccination against Covid-19. This involves thrombosis at unusual...
Future of lung disease care ‘at risk’
Future of lung disease care ‘at risk’ due to workforce shortages and backlog from COVID-19: Staffing shortages are impacting diagnosis, treatment, and care of people with...
Moving mental health beyond awareness into action
UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences in conversation with Professor Anthony David, UCL Institute of Mental Health, Division of Psychiatry, UCL Brain Sciences caught up to...
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...
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...
Dementia: Time to implement research findings
Dementia: Time to implement research findings: The last 20 years has seen significant advancements in our understanding of the human brain and the biology of...
