Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership: The University of Liverpool and the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on new projects to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) for the benefit of public health. Since 2018, GARDP and the University of Liverpool have been working together to advance new […]
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Children and teens who have experienced repeated traumatic events can be helped with trauma-focused therapy – according to new research involving the University of East Anglia. New research published today shows that psychotherapeutic treatment is highly effective in helping young people who have experienced repeated or multiple traumatic experiences such as sexual, physical or emotional […]
Babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns. Babies born preterm decreased and stillborn rates remained unchanged during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a large-scale international study. The research of 52 million births from 26 countries, published in Nature Human Behavior, reported a 3-4 […]
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When dementia prevention is front of mind: Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the leading cause of death for women. However, there is a lack of awareness about non-medicinal ways to improve brain health, reduce dementia risk, support cognition and help with depression, anxiety and stress, says Professor Nicola Lautenschlager, […]
Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations (UN) agencies today. This report, Trends in maternal mortality, reveals alarming setbacks for women’s health over recent years, as maternal deaths either increased or stagnated in nearly all regions of the world. “While […]
Stroke action first aid: A stroke occurs when blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood vessels. This can cause damage to brain cells or cause them to die. Blockages to the brain are a lot more common than bleeds. Both have the same symptoms. Strokes […]
Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth: Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory. Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute said the team had identified new active compounds from the mushroom, Hericium erinaceus. Researchers from The University of […]
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University of Queensland researchers have found a range of commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria’s resistance to antibiotic medications. A study led by Professor Jianhua Guo from UQ’s Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology focused on prescription drugs used to treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and other psychological conditions. More than 42 million prescriptions […]
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Visual damage refers to any injury or damage that affects a person’s visual system. This includes the eyes and the parts of the brain that process visual information. It is considered visual damage if there is any injury to the lens, cornea, optic nerve, retina, or other parts of the eye, as well as damage […]
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Cancer cells can shrink or super-size themselves to survive drug treatment or other challenges within their environment, researchers have discovered. Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, combined biochemical profiling technologies with mathematical analyses to reveal how genetic changes lead to differences in the size of cancer cells – and how these changes could […]
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