2020, what a year! Melbourne University researchers, Zena Cumpston, Professor Andrew Dawson, Professor Peter Doherty AC, and Professor Guay Lim discuss a year in review from an Australian perspective on how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our way of life in 2020: “Things we know at the end of 2020 (part 1)”. First published in […]
New mammogram measures of breast cancer risk could revolutionise screening: World-first techniques for predicting breast cancer risk from mammograms that were developed in Melbourne could revolutionise breast screening by allowing it to be tailored to women at minimal extra cost. Published in the International Journal of Cancer, the University of Melbourne-led study found two new mammogram-based […]
Eating too much junk food has been linked with poor sleep quality in teens, a University of Queensland-led study has found. UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences researcher Associate Professor Asad Khan said frequent consumption of soft drinks and fast food was strongly associated with sleep disturbance in adolescents around the world. “This is the first study to examine […]
How to (sleigh) ride your emotions this Christmas: Santa knows if you’re naughty or nice, but not if you’re sad or stressed. For people feeling down this holiday period, here are some evidence-based tips for managing your emotions, by Valentina Bianchi, Paul Garrett, Lindsie Arthur-Hulme, Dr Ella Moeck, & Dr Katharine Greenaway, University of Melbourne. […]
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‘Boss’ genes could save human hearts – and the reef: The chain of command inside human cells is similar to the way a factory is run, two University of Queensland researchers say. But Dr Nathan Palpant and Associate Professor Mikael Boden’s big news is that they have found the password to the chief executive’s computer – metaphorically speaking. […]
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Friday, 11th December, 2020: The University of Queensland (UQ) and CSL today announce that the Phase 1 trial of the UQ-CSL v451 COVID-19 vaccine has shown that it elicits a robust response towards the virus and has a strong safety profile. There were no serious adverse events or safety concerns reported in the 216 trial participants. However, […]
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Individualising radiotherapy for women with DCIS of the breast reduces recurrence after surgery San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (virtual SABCS 2020, 8-12 December, Texas, USA) Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast is characterised by abnormal cells in the milk ducts which have not spread into the breast tissue. An international study (BIG 3-07/TROG 07.01) […]
New research reveals that some primary school-aged children have self-harmed, prompting calls for intervention efforts to start earlier. Led by researchers at the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), the study assessed more than 1200 children living in Melbourne, Australia, each year from age 8-9 years (wave 1) to 11-12 years (wave […]
Bringing mentally healthy schools to life in Western Australia! There are many opportunities in the school environment for students, staff and the greater school community to be active, develop a strong sense of belonging and add meaning and purpose to their lives. Our Mentally Healthy Schools Program provides a framework to embed Act-Belong-Commit within the classroom, school […]
School mental health program benefits teachers as well as students: With stress and anxiety currently high among many people, new Curtin research has revealed how staff at the frontline of delivering mental health promotion in our schools can be helped to manage their own mental health. Researchers examined the effectiveness of the Mentally Healthy Schools Framework, which is […]
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