Seizure study first step towards revealing which children are at risk of developing epilepsy: Findings from an international genetic study involving the University of Melbourne means it may now be possible to predict which children are more likely to develop epilepsy later in life based on their genotype (the risk genes they may carry). The […]
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A new study published in npj Vaccines has shown that growing influenza viruses in specialised cell lines, rather than chicken eggs, improves the likelihood they will match circulating influenza viruses, potentially resulting in more effective seasonal flu vaccines. Influenza vaccines are used each year to combat seasonal and potential pandemic influenza viruses. As influenza viruses mutate and […]
An at-home nasal spray treatment for COVID-19 will be put to the test by Melbourne biomedical researchers, as the University of Melbourne and Monash University receive $4.2 million to establish a six-month clinical trial lead by Northern Hospital in collaboration with Oxford University. Heparin, a widely used blood-thinning drug to treat or prevent blood clots […]
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A new treatment pioneered by Australian researchers would help better treat premature infants with a type of chronic lung disease, according to new research. The OPTIMIST-A clinical trial was co-led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Honorary Professors including Peter Dargaville, Research Fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research and Staff Specialist at Royal Hobart Hospital; Professor Peter Davis, Consultant Neonatologist at the Royal Women’s Hospital and Dr Omar Kamlin, […]
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New international stem cell research centre offers hope for patients with incurable diseases: An up to EUR$300 million international research centre has been established across three world-leading institutions that will develop new drugs and therapies using human stem cells offering hope to patients with heart, respiratory and kidney disease, diabetes and cancer. The Novo Nordisk […]
Australian-produced eucalyptus compound effective at treating lung damage in sheep model: University of Melbourne-led research has shown the flavonoid pinocembrin, derived from Australian eucalyptus trees, has strong anti-inflammatory properties and could be safe and effective at treating lung fibrosis in sheep, a large animal model for human lung disease. Pinocembrin, a flavonoid found in several different […]
Adopting superhero behaviours such as maintaining physical activity and strong social connections may improve health later in life, a University of Queensland study has found. Researchers compared superhero lifestyles, personality traits and behaviours against healthy ageing outcomes, while analysing 24 Marvel movies released between 2008 and 2021. Professor Ruth Hubbard, Masonic Chair of Geriatric Medicine […]
“Welcome to the club”- What COVID-19 can teach us about childhood cancer: New Curtin-led research has found the widespread social and hygiene changes that have occurred because of COVID-19 mirrored the usual way of life for families of children with cancer. An Australian-wide study, published in Pediatric Psychology, and led by PhD student Jenny Davies from […]
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Patient-led surveillance shows promise for melanoma care: Melanoma patients using their smart phone to submit images of lesions to their specialists appears to be a safe and convenient form of follow-up after treatment. University of Queensland and University of Sydney researchers assessed data from 100 patients who used their phone, had a partner help with […]
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Knee joint osteoarthritis injections “no better than placebo”: Injections of platelet-rich plasma are no better than placebo for helping reduce knee pain in people with knee joint osteoarthritis, an Australian clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and Monash University has found. Knee joint arthritis affects more than two […]
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