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.

March 22, 2021

The toll of Schizophrenia and personality disorders

Schizophrenia and personality disorders are the most disabling mental health conditions to live with, according to scientists from The University of Queensland. A Danish-Australian research team...

March 20, 2021

Mesothelioma UK Armed Forces campaign wins prestigious Health Service Journal Award

Mesothelioma UK Armed Forces campaign wins prestigious Health Service Journal Award: National asbestos-related cancer charity, Mesothelioma UK’s ‘Supporting our Armed Forces’ campaign has won the Military...

March 19, 2021

Doctors: New ways to improve wellbeing

An interactive app, rest and relaxation spaces, and informal, in-person psychological support are among new ways that have been suggested to ease the stress associated...

March 18, 2021

Treating Minor Injuries at Home

Treating Minor Injuries at Home: The NHS is under increasing strain and the UK’s ambulance service is under more pressure than ever. The London Ambulance...

March 9, 2021

Selecting treatment for breast cancer: mathematics for precision medicine

Selecting treatment for breast cancer: mathematics for precision medicine: The precise choice of treatment for breast cancer depends upon the status of the hormone receptors...

March 8, 2021

COVID conspiracy theorists

COVID-19 conspiracy theorists are more concerned about their own health and less concerned about the health of others, according to a study led by University of...

February 24, 2021

Severe COVID-19 risk factors

Severe COVID-19 risk factors: The course and severity of COVID-19 in individual patients is largely influenced by the interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and the...

February 22, 2021

How inflammatory signalling molecules contribute to carcinogenesis

How inflammatory signalling molecules contribute to carcinogenesis: A team of MedUni Vienna researchers led by Johannes A. Schmid at the Center for Physiology and Pharmacology,...

February 22, 2021

Australia-wide COVID study

Australia-wide COVID study: Australians who have recovered from COVID-19 are being called on by researchers to help unravel the mystery of why people respond so...

February 19, 2021

Chip detects over-reaction in cancer treatment

An ‘immuno-storm chip’ developed by University of Queensland researchers could diagnose cancer and COVID-19 patients at risk of a potentially lethal reaction. The device was...