Manipulating brain pathways could reduce addiction
Study shows newly discovered brain pathways linked to addiction can be manipulated to reduce drug-seeking behaviour and the motivation for alcohol.
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Hospital discharge summary vital to ongoing patient care
Improving the accuracy of hospital discharge summaries is vital to obtaining better outcomes for patients, a new study reveals....
Osteoporosis: disease or risk factor?
New research raises concerns that healthy older women may be unnecessarily labelled as ‘diseased’
Patching up damaged hearts
A polymer patch that improves the conduction of electrical impulses across damaged heart tissue represents a significant advance in...
Good goal choice a key to treating depression
Setting positive and achievable goals could help improve treatment for people with clinical depression.
Lifestyle changes may prevent asthma
A large proportion of adult asthma may be preventable, according to the latest University of Tasmania Faculty of Health...
One third of nurses and midwives want to leave
A new study has found that one third of nurses and midwives are actively considering leaving the profession because...
New optical probe detects breast cancer tissue
An optical fibre probe that distinguishes breast cancer tissue from normal tissue could allow surgeons to be much more...
Women wait years for polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis
Study finds nearly two in three women dissatisfied with the length of time they waited and the number of...
Preschool picture books help kids to understand autism
Three new picture books have helped improve social relationships and made preschool more inclusive and enjoyable for children with...