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Obesity and overweight driving premature cardiovascular disease mortality, research finds
More Australians and Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people, new research finds.
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Funding renewed for PhD program in infection and immunity
A $AU5 million grant from the German Research Foundation (DFG) has been matched by the University of Melbourne, extending a joint PhD program in infection and immunity research for the next five years.
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COVID-19 and the medical workforce: report shows loss of income and potential new ways of working
General Practitioners (GPs) and other specialists have experienced significant changes to workload and income during the pandemic, according to a new report by the Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research at the University of Melbourne.
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New treatment guidelines to help PTSD sufferers
New guidelines to support the treatment of people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were launched today by the Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt.
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Multidisciplinary approach more effective for gut disorders: study
Patients with gastrointestinal disorders – such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation – have greater symptom relief and improved wellbeing when treated at multidisciplinary clinics, new research shows.
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Some people with mood disorders struggling amid pandemic: study
Disruption and ongoing instability as Australians navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is weighing heavily on people with a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder, new research shows.
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Strong close relationships key in coping with pandemic, twin study shows
A new study of twins and triplets shows how our close social relationships are vital in how we cope with the upheaval of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Researchers call for rigorous wildlife surveillance to prevent disease outbreak
An internationally recognised standard for managing wildlife trade based on known disease risks should be established to prevent the outbreak of new infectious diseases such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus (COVID-19), experts say.
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Grant to expand trial of breakthrough treatment for patients with paralysis
The University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne Hospital have welcomed a $1.48 million Federal Government grant that will expand a world first-in-human clinical trial of an implantable brain-computer interface designed to help Australians with upper limb paralysis restore functional independence.
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Study explores COVID-19 impact on adults in Australia
Concerns about whether people have coped in isolation have prompted a weekly survey to identify how adults living in Australia are dealing with coronavirus (COVID-19) issues such as illness, isolation, and social distancing.
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Incorrect food labelling sparks calls for tighter regulations
Incorrect labelling of food products is causing too many allergic reactions and needs to be more tightly regulated, a University of Melbourne researcher says.
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Reporting on Asylum seeker self-harm not in line with WHO standards: report claims
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are calling for greater accessibility and improved quality of data on the health of asylum seekers held in Australian onshore and offshore detention centres.
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Preparing health practitioners to deal with family violence
A world-first framework that identifies a health practitioner’s readiness to address family violence has been developed in a University of Melbourne-led study funded by the Safer Families Centre.
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Doherty Institute receives $US2 million donation from TikTok to fund COVID-19 research
TikTok, the fast-growing mobile video app, has generously donated $US2 million (almost $AU3 million) to the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) to contribute to the Institute’s work on coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Health, education and disaster experts share insights into building resilience in children
Experts in disaster recovery and resilience will lead a panel discussion this week for parents and teachers about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children in their care during bushfire recovery and pandemic restrictions.
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COVID-19 impact on pre-schooler mental health assessed
The mental health of Australian pre-schoolers will be assessed in a survey on how they and their families are coping with coronavirus (COVID-19).
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A potential new weapon in the war against superbugs
University of Melbourne researchers are finding ways to beat dangerous superbugs with ‘resistance resistant’ antibiotics, and it could help in our fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) complications.
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New app helps people monitor COVID-19 symptoms from home and identify mental health needs
A new app that helps patients in self-isolation monitor for symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) and identify their mental health needs has been developed by team of medical and digital experts.
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Multicultural and settlement services support women experiencing family violence, research finds
Multicultural and settlement services are an integral part of the family violence system, regularly encountering and supporting women experiencing family violence, according to new research.
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Australia’s life expectancy stagnates, inequality widens: research
Growing socioeconomic and geographical inequalities are contributing to a stagnation of Australian life expectancy, new research published in Australian Population Studies shows.