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3D technology used to detect obstructive sleep apnoea 10/2/2013

Curtin University researchers have used computer simulation to analyse the breathing airflow in the throat, potentially allowing the detection of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) even ...

Biological 'marker' discovered for Parkinson's Disease 9/20/2013

Researchers in Nottingham have discovered a new biological indicator which could help to track the progress of Parkinson's disease using powerful MRI scanners.

New health minister 'set to save 35,000 lives' 9/18/2013

Cancer Council Australia has welcomed the appointment of Peter Dutton as Federal Health Minister, following his election campaign commitment to complete Australia's National Bowel ...

New coeliac testing approach identifies more Australians at risk 9/2/2013

Australian researchers have developed a new approach to detecting coeliac disease, revealing this immune disorder is far more common than previously recognised.

35,000 lives saved through coalition's commitment: CCA 8/26/2013

The coalition's recent commitment to complete the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program by 2020 would save 35,000 lives over the next 40 years*, according to Cancer Council Australia. ...

Nominations open for Victoria's Health Promotion Heroes of 2013 8/19/2013

Victorians are being invited to nominate health promotion champions for the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation Awards 2013, to be announced at a ceremony in Melbourne in December. ...

Get your facts straight: ABC website to investigate contentious claims 8/15/2013

Australia is about to get its facts straight – that's the message from the team behind the ABC's newly launched Fact Check website and accompanying platforms including television, ...

Next govt 'could' prevent 35,000 bowel cancer deaths: CCA 8/14/2013

The next Australian government will save 35,000 Australian lives over four decades* if it adopts a five-year plan to complete the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program by 2020, ...

New coating creates 'superglass' 8/7/2013

A new transparent, bio-inspired coating makes ordinary glass tough, self-cleaning, and incredibly slippery, a team from Harvard University reported recently in Nature Communications. ...

Growing uncertainty about breast cancer screening: Part 2 7/31/2013

How much harm does breast screening cause?

Growing uncertainty about breast cancer screening: Part 1 7/31/2013

When they were introduced over 20 years ago, national breast screening programs were a milestone in public health.

What is inflammatory bowel disease? 7/31/2013

Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and small intestine that can cause life-threatening complications and may require surgery.

Converting seizures into sound 7/18/2013

A simple method of converting the brain wave signals of people living with epilepsy into sound has been developed by a team of researchers at the University of Sydney.

Powerful imaging tool unlocks kidneys’ secrets 5/22/2013

A powerful new way of imaging kidneys is providing scientists with insights into the importance of the body's filtering system and how it is affected by cardiovascular disease, stroke ...

New system for medical internships required 3/13/2013

Hospitals have become a battleground where state of origin is the decisive factor in a fight over hospital internships.

MRI could be effective Alzheimer's detection tool 2/17/2013

Scientists can now detect early features of Alzheimer's disease using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.

New e-learning course champions patient safety 2/7/2013

A new learning course pioneered by two University of South Australia lecturers is aimed at raising the standard of handover of patient care in hospital and care facilities across ...

Best detection for breast cancer found 12/20/2012

Research led by Professor Phoebe Chen has analysed algorithmic data used in two of the most common breast screening techniques: Microarray DNA tissue sampling and diagnostic medical ...

Kidney failure under the microscope 12/17/2012

Better targeted treatments for 20 per cent of renal failure patients are on the horizon following a key discovery about the role of white blood cells in kidney inflammation.

Food safety warning: keep it cold, keep it clean, keep it hot 12/17/2012