Laboratory & Pathology Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Injectable contraceptives up cancer risk 3/12/2012

A study has revealed that injectable contraceptives that are widely used around the world influence the risk of developing several types of cancer.

DNA sequencing to improve muscular dystrophy diagnosis 3/12/2012

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have used a revolutionary new DNA-reading technology for a research project that could lead to correct genetic diagnosis for muscle-wasting ...

Cell-therapy cuts death risk in stem cell transplant patients 3/12/2012

Two teams of Australian researchers have identified new approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD), which could potentially result in new and definitive ...

Stem cell-seeded cardiopatch could heal damaged hearts 3/9/2012

A new type of stem cell-seeded patch has shown promising results in promoting healing after a heart attack, according to a study published in the journal STEM CELLS Translational ...

Research questions women’s 'normal' menstrual period 3/7/2012

Even in 2012, menstruation remains an off-limits topic for most women, making it difficult to find accurate information on periods and what is considered 'normal' when it comes to ...

Regular smear tests boost chances of cervical cancer cure 3/5/2012

Women can boost their chances of surviving cervical cancer substantially through regular cervical screening, according to a research paper published on bmj.com.

Preventing bacteria's access to 'gangs' helps stop gum disease 3/4/2012

Stripping some mouth bacteria of their access key to gangs of other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent gum disease and tooth loss.

Oral bacterium linked to heart disease and meningitis 3/4/2012

A novel bacterium, thought to be a common inhabitant of the oral cavity, has the potential to cause serious disease if it enters the bloodstream, according to a study in the ...

Lifestyle factors the most significant cancer causes 3/1/2012

Fears that involuntary exposure to chemicals in food and consumer products causes cancer are not supported by evidence, and anxiety about their dangers is diverting attention from ...

New insights into understanding brain performance 2/27/2012

The study, by Dr Rob Hester from the Department of Psychological Sciences and colleagues at the Queensland Brain Institute, investigated how the brain monitors ongoing behaviour for ...

Menopause symptoms could soon be predicted, research suggests 2/27/2012

Doctors could soon be able to predict the type and duration of menopausal symptoms an individual woman is likely to experience thanks to new findings from The University of Queensland ...

Memory formation triggered by stem cell development 2/27/2012

Researchers at the RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics have discovered an answer to the long-standing mystery of how brain cells can both remember new memories while also ...

Family history - a significant way to assess cardiac disease risk 2/23/2012

A new study by researchers at The University of Nottingham has proved that assessing family medical history is a significant tool in helping GPs spot patients at high risk of heart ...

Research identifies how infection triggers blood stem cell growth 2/23/2012

Research at The University of Auckland has shed light on an area of medicine which has intrigued the international scientific community for decades.

Infertile women may just need more time 2/21/2012

One-in-four women with a history of infertility can still end up having a baby without treatment, a new study from The University of Queensland (UQ) shows.

Pregnant asthmatics could put baby's life at risk 2/21/2012

Many pregnant women who suffer from asthma are putting their unborn child's health at risk by failing to use the right medication, according to a University of Adelaide researcher.

Malaria parasite goes bananas before sex: new study 2/16/2012

New research from the University of Melbourne shows how the malaria parasite (Plasmodium falciparum) changes into a banana shape before sexual reproduction, a finding that could ...

Cancer risks associated with Lynch syndrome discovered 2/16/2012

An international study led by the University of Melbourne has provided a clearer understanding of the cancer risks associated with the genetic mutation Lynch syndrome, a finding that ...

Fetal exposure to radiation increases testicular cancer risk 2/14/2012

Male fetuses of mothers that are exposed to radiation during early pregnancy may have an increased chance of developing testicular cancer, according to a study in mice at The University ...

Heart disease may kill brain cells 2/13/2012