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Training family doctors to better support domestic violence survivors
Women who are experiencing domestic violence feel better supported, more confident and less depressed when they are counselled by trained family doctors, according to new research.
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Australia to close the gap on Indigenous eye health by 2020
Australia is on track to close the gap for vision for Indigenous Australians by the end of next year, but this won’t be achieved without ongoing support for long-term solutions, according to a new report.
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Access to Seymour health services improving, study finds
More Seymour residents are visiting their local GP and smoking rates have declined in the past 15 years, according to the latest Crossroads study.
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Study to better understand the experience of Australians living with complex mental health issues
A new national research survey that aims to understand the life experiences of people living with severe and complex mental health issues is seeking participants.
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Researchers take out top prizes in science
University of Melbourne and Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers have been recognised for their achievements in science and innovation, taking out three top awards in the prestigious Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.
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University establishes fellowship in honour of Associate Professor Allison Milner
The University of Melbourne has established a fellowship to honour the legacy of Associate Professor Allison Milner who was killed in a tragic accident at Princes Park in Carlton in August.
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Knowledge sharing for health and wellbeing at the 5th annual Aboriginal health conference
Indigenous researchers, community members and health workers will come together to promote better health for Aboriginal Australians.
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High self-harm rates among detained asylum seekers prompts calls for action
Rates of self-harm among asylum seekers in detention are more than 200 times the Australian community rates for hospital-treated self-harm, according to new research.
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New evidence on the mistreatment of women during childbirth
New evidence from a World Health Organization (WHO)-led study in four countries shows more than one-third of women experience mistreatment during childbirth in health facilities.
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Worse grass pollen season predicted for Victoria
Victorians have been warned that 2019 could be worse than last year for hay fever and asthma sufferers.
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Making Melbourne more inclusive for people with disability
Level-access public transport, consistent signage and diverse spaces are some of ways the City of Melbourne could be more inclusive for people with disability, according to a new report.
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$14m invested to create vaccine for debilitating periodontal gum disease
A vaccine for periodontal gum disease, which affects a third of all adults globally, is in development following a $14 million investment into newly-formed biotech company Denteric Pty Ltd.
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Jacques Miller receives prestigious Lasker Award for medical research
University of Melbourne Emeritus Professor Jacques Miller has won the Lasker Award – an award that is widely recognised as one of the highest international honours in medical research.
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University welcomes almost $10 million for Centres of Research Excellence
Transmissible disease control, improved outcomes for neurological disorders, adolescent health and chronic disease are the focus of four new Centres for Research Excellence at the University of Melbourne.
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Newborn babies sought for trial to reduce risk of developing allergies
More than 750 Melbourne newborn babies are needed for a trial to test if it is possible to prevent the risk of developing childhood eczema and food allergies by applying a barrier skin cream, which researchers hope will stop allergic irritants penetrating infant skin.
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Stroke researchers look to the skies for latest breakthrough
Australia could become home to the world’s first stroke air ambulance. This incredible innovation has the potential to transform access to emergency stroke treatment for people in rural and regional areas.
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National science challenge seeks to get inside your head
University of Melbourne researchers are conducting a country-wide citizen science project this August to better understand how the human brain works.
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Long-term declines in heart disease and stroke deaths are stalling, research finds
Heart disease and stroke mortality rates have almost stopped declining in many high-income countries, including Australia, and are even increasing in some countries, according to new research.
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One dose of HPV vaccine may be enough, Australian research finds
One dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has comparable effectiveness to two or three doses for preventing cervical pre-cancer, according to a new study.
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Health risks for urban kids exposed to traffic pollution, experts warn
Urban childcare centres should be built away from busy urban roads to minimise kids’ exposure to traffic pollution, experts warn.