Laboratory & Pathology Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Researchers closer to solving staphylococcus puzzle 11/14/2011

Infectious diseases specialists from Austin Health are working closely with Microbiologists from the University of Melbourne to understand how Staph is becoming resistant to all ...

Vitamin B reduces work stress 11/10/2011

Increasing your Vitamin B intake could significantly reduce work-related stress, a clinical trial conducted at Swinburne University of Technology has shown.

Kiss of death: Understanding the Epstein Barr Virus 11/3/2011

Although we don’t realise it, almost all of us are exposed to Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), often through kissing.

Not all women in breast cancer families share high risk 11/3/2011

Mothers, sisters and daughters from breast cancer families with known genetic mutations do not all share the same high risk of developing the disease, according to a new international ...

Obese people regain weight after dieting due to hormones 11/3/2011

Worldwide, there are more than 1.5 billion overweight adults, including 400 million who are obese.

Drug targets revealed from giant parasitic worm genome 11/3/2011

Scientists have identified the genetic blueprint of the giant intestinal roundworm, Ascaris suum, revealing potential targets to control the devastating parasitic disease, ascariasis. ...

'Meow meow' brain tricks explained for first time 10/31/2011

A researcher at the University of Sydney has for the first time explained how the increasingly common street drug mephedrone affects the brain, helping to explain why it is potentially ...

Sea anemones give clue to autoimmune diseases 10/31/2011

What began with a single sea anemone over a decade ago has turned into an investigation into autoimmune diseases of huge proportions by Professor Ray Norton and his team.

New hope for drug addiction treatments 10/31/2011

Users of heroin and other addictive opioids may be spared from distressing withdrawal symptoms in the future thanks to a research breakthrough by University of Sydney scientists.

Golden opportunity for muscle disorders 10/31/2011

Finding treatments or even a cure for lifelong, unrelenting muscle disorders such as muscular dystrophy and motor neuron disease will be the focus of a new national research centre. ...

Researchers lead creation of heart cells 10/26/2011

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia and now, in a major boost for drug development, scientists will be able to mimic its effects in a petri dish after identifying ...

Unravelling the mysteries of the natural killer within us 10/26/2011

Scientists have discovered more about the intricacies of the immune system in a breakthrough that may help combat viral infections such as HIV.

Breastmilk a natural stem cell therapy 10/24/2011

Human breast milk has the potential to help people suffering from diseases including Parkinson's disease and diabetes, according to a researcher at The University of Western Australia. ...

Immune peacekeepers of skin discovered 10/19/2011

How our skin says, "Don’t worry, these are good guys," revealed in PNAS.

Hospital superbug debugged 10/19/2011

An international team of scientists led by Monash University researchers has uncovered how a common hospital bacterium becomes a deadly superbug that kills increasing numbers of ...

Protein key to curbing overeating and preventing obesity 10/18/2011

Including enough protein in our diets, rather than simply cutting calories, is the key to curbing appetites and preventing excessive consumption of fats and carbohydrates, a new ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome increases risk of pregnancy complications 10/18/2011

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to have problems with pregnancy regardless of whether they are undergoing fertility treatment, claims new research published on ...

Genetic mutations in tumours help ovarian cancer survival 10/13/2011

Women with high-grade ovarian cancer live longer and respond better to platinum-based chemotherapy when their tumours have BRCA2 genetic mutations, says a report from researchers at ...

Certain mouth bacteria signal pancreatic cancer 10/13/2011

Particular types of mouth bacteria, some of which are found in gum disease, are associated with the development of pancreatic cancer, indicates a small study published online in the ...

Association between CCSVI and multiple sclerosis 10/12/2011

Combined analysis of CCSVI studies finds a positive association with MS Canadian researchers Dr Laupacis and colleagues have conducted a meta-analysis in which the data from eight ...

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