Why a focus on antibiotic resistance may hurt our understanding of bacteria
While studying how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics is a vital endeavour, our understanding of this process has the […]
Mental health focus needed to assist COVID-19 affected elderly, scientists say
As social distancing measures continue and lockdowns remain an ever-present possibility due to the COVID-19 health crisis, scientists have urged […]
COVID-19 rates linked to cooler climes, new evidence shows
An analysis of global data from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic has provided further evidence supporting the hypothesis […]
Nanomedicine reflections: A look at the social and ethical aspects of cancer treatment
An interdisciplinary team has examined public perceptions about nanomedicine and nanotechnology relating to cancer treatment and are now urging for […]
Bacteria still pose infection risk for eye injections even after sterilisation, scientists find
While being injected in the eyeball already sounds unpleasant, new research has found evidence that a wide range of bacteria […]
Eating disorders lower in migrants than in those born in Australia, research finds
Those migrating to Australia from overseas may be at lower risk of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia than […]
A red hot issue: Consensus needed for inhalation injury diagnosis in burn patients
While inhalation injuries are known to lead to poorer outcomes for burns patients, there is no consensus among Australian and […]
Native title challenges spur Indigenous Australians to seek novel healthcare solutions
With Indigenous Australians often forced to choose between keeping native title and receiving public healthcare, some remote communities have had […]
Poor health knowledge flatlines chronic heart failure rehab
Individuals with chronic heart failure are not experiencing effective rehabilitation and tens of millions of dollars are being wasted in […]
Risk, melanomas & medical efficiency: The quest for tailored cancer treatment
With the question of efficiency at the forefront of medical treatment, both doctors and patients want to get the most […]