Fear of childbirth is associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding: The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth – regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows. According to the researchers, the fear of childbirth can also be an indication of a greater need […]
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Perimenopause can significantly exacerbate ADHD symptoms due to the hormonal changes that occur during this phase of life. As estrogen levels fluctuate and decline, women with ADHD may experience heightened difficulties with focus, memory, and emotional regulation. Estrogen, which helps regulate dopamine, a key neurotransmitter for attention and executive function, can make ADHD symptoms more […]
In conflict zones, healthcare systems face immense challenges, with hospitals destroyed and medical professionals in short supply. As conflicts continue to devastate civilian lives across the globe, healthcare systems in war zones face unprecedented challenges. In the past decade alone, over 180,000 civilians have been killed in armed conflicts worldwide, with regions like Syria experiencing […]
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Is gout a sign you drink too much alcohol? Gout is often seen as a bit of an ancient disease, one that affected wealthy people throughout history rather than something that still exists today. King Henry VIII famously suffered with gout attacks and for many generations it was known as “the disease of kings” as […]
Relationship between sleep and pain is not what we think: A University of Queensland study investigating the links between sleep and pain could fundamentally change the way doctors and clinicians treat people with chronic pain. Dr David Klyne from UQ’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences has received a UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award for […]
Making Medical Knowledge Accessible: Simplifying Healthcare Information for Better Patient Care: Healthcare is complex enough, finding the knowledge you need shouldn’t be. In a world where information is available at the click of a button, why do healthcare professionals struggle to access the medical knowledge they need at the point of care? A multitude of […]
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“All Our Stories” a major new exhibition at the Migration Museum in Lewisham spotlights how migration has shaped who we are in Britain and the NHS – as individuals, as communities and as a nation. Over the decades, the National Health Service has faced huge pressures, rarely more so than today. From the very beginning, […]
New national survey to track mental health among young Australians: Curtin University has been awarded $8.1 million by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care to conduct Australia’s third National Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. The landmark ‘Young Minds: Our Future’ survey, to be delivered in partnership with The […]
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Stem Cell Breakthrough To Transform Transplants: Melbourne researchers have made a world first breakthrough into creating blood stem cells that closely resemble those in the human body. And the discovery could soon lead to personalised treatments for children with leukaemia and bone marrow failure disorders. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and […]
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New screening tool to help stroke survivors: University of Queensland researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke. Clinician-researcher Professor Gail Robinson from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute said the Brief Executive Language Screening (BELS) test can be used by health professionals to […]