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Alzheimer’s disease, the soft target of euthanasia debate 5/30/2013

The way Alzheimer’s disease is portrayed by advocacy groups and the media is having undue influence on the euthanasia debate, according to a Deakin University nursing ethics professor. ...

Nutritional neglect and dehydration found in aged care 5/30/2013

A picture of lonely dining experiences with poor quality and inadequate food has emerged in Charles Sturt University (CSU) research centred on nutrition and hydration in Australian ...

Research finds collaboration key to predicting dementia 5/30/2013

Curtin University researchers have determined that current methods used to predict the onset of early dementia are inadequate and should be extended.

Disability weighting a pain in the neck for the blind 4/18/2013

Surveys regularly reveal that, when asked about their greatest fear, people nominate blindness as one of the two things they dread most (cancer being the other).

Research to explore nurses' role in end-of-life care 4/18/2013

The role of nurses in ensuring a 'good death' experience for patients and their families is being explored by researchers with Deakin University’s Centre for Quality and Patient ...

Study shines new light on menopause symptoms 4/18/2013

New University of Queensland research reveals menopausal women who gain weight, smoke and consume alcohol at risky levels face an increased risk of experiencing night sweats and hot ...

Overnight lenses restore up-close vision 4/11/2013

Wearing specially designed rigid contact lenses overnight that reshape the eye could remove the need for reading glasses in middle age, a UNSW study shows.

Research investigates Parkinson's, blood pressure link 4/4/2013

University of Adelaide researchers are hoping to better understand why some sufferers of Parkinson's disease experience a marked reduction in blood pressure after they've eaten a ...

Australian bush food may halt ageing process 3/28/2013

The native Davidson’s plum has been a staple of the indigenous diet in the rainforests of Queensland and northern NSW for thousands of years.

Research looks at the benefits of meditation for carers 3/20/2013

Understanding if regular meditation can relieve the burden of stress on people caring for dementia sufferers is the focus of a new study being led by the University of South Australia. ...

Glaucoma research clears the way for sufferers 3/20/2013

It's an eye disease that can affect anyone and it's responsible for taking the sight of millions of people worldwide every year.

On the path to better bone health 3/13/2013

As Australia’s population ages, degenerative bone diseases such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis will take an increasing toll on the nation’s healthcare system.

Forever young: anti-ageing drug breakthrough 3/13/2013

Drugs that combat ageing may be available within five years, following landmark work led by an Australian researcher.

New hope for early diagnosis, treatment of Parkinson’s 2/20/2013

Flinders University researchers have discovered that a protein in the brain may play a role in the development of Parkinson’s disease – a common degenerative neurological disorder ...

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 ...

Human memory study adds to global debate 2/7/2013

An international study involving researchers from the University of Adelaide has made a major contribution to the ongoing scientific debate about how processes in the human brain ...

Researchers have win in fight against influenza 1/31/2013

Reseachers from the University of Melbourne and The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) have discovered a new protein that protects against viral infections such as influenza.

Improving our understanding of Parkinson's disease 1/24/2013

Raising Australian awareness of Parkinson’s Disease is the aim of Griffith physician Dr Tien K. Khoo, following new research showing that the early onset of symptoms can lead to ...

Robots set to take revolutionary role 1/24/2013