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Caution needed over screening scores for heart patients
JACC: Heart Failure
Existing non-invasive screening tools may miss heart failure amongst patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and should be used with caution, according to the latest research. The warning follows a University of Adelaide study looking at the Read more about Caution needed over screening scores for heart patients
Australia; International; SAThe University of Adelaide -
Support for pill testing in the Northern Territory
Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy
A new study led has uncovered strong support from Northern Territory (NT) festival goers, for drug checking (also known as pill testing) to reduce harm. Led by Menzies School of Health Research, this multi-institute, collaborative study provides Read more about Support for pill testing in the Northern Territory
Australia; NSW; VIC; WA; TAS; NTMenzies School of Health Research|Griffith University... -
Ultrasound therapy shows promise as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Molecular Psychiatry
University of Queensland researchers have found targeting amyloid plaque in the brain is not essential for ultrasound to deliver cognitive improvement in neurodegenerative disorders. Dr Gerhard Leinenga and Professor Jürgen Götz from UQ’s Read more about Ultrasound therapy shows promise as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
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Mpox immunity is fading, and cases are on the rise
European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Vaccine protection against mpox is waning, and there are reports of breakthrough infections where people who received both vaccine doses still contracted the disease. Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) broke out in 2022, and the US-based CDC reports Read more about Mpox immunity is fading, and cases are on the rise
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DNA evidence from crime scenes could be plucked from the air
Electrophoresis
Culprits may one day be found using a new technique to potentially pick up and record key airborne forensic DNA evidence from crime scenes wiped clean of fingerprints and other trace evidence. A new study led by Flinders University forensic science Read more about DNA evidence from crime scenes could be plucked from the air
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Scientists make mosquitos less contagious in Pacific islands
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Some mosquitos in Fiji, Vanuatu, and Kiribati are now less likely to spread dengue fever, after a project led by Australian and Pacific island scientists. The mozzies were infected with a bacteria which makes them less likely to pass on dengue to Read more about Scientists make mosquitos less contagious in Pacific islands
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Australia on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts
Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, according to new modelling from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes. The researchers’ bleak findings are before Read more about Australia on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts
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Sediment discovery unlocks Australia’s hidden net-zero resource potential
Geophysical Journal International
A new method of measuring sediment thickness across Australia’s interior offers a cost-effective and straightforward solution for estimating seismic hazard and resource potential while reducing carbon footprint. A new method of measuring sediment Read more about Sediment discovery unlocks Australia’s hidden net-zero resource potential
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Pregnant runners' pains differ by childbirth history
Sports Medicine
Exercise during pregnancy is a healthy habit, and running is one of the most common ways to stay active. Despite this, many runners cease during pregnancy due to associated pains - even amongst competitive runners, only a third continue training Read more about Pregnant runners' pains differ by childbirth history
New Zealand; InternationalAuckland University of Technology, University of Canterbury, University of Western Australia, University of Waikato -
Tree of life for modern birds revealed: The largest and most complete study pinpoints timing of evolution
Nature
In a world first, a team of international scientists including three Australians, Al-Aabid Chowdhury and Professor Simon Ho from University of Sydney, and Dr Jacqueline Nguyen from Australian Museum and Flinders University, have determined the Read more about Tree of life for modern birds revealed: The largest and most complete study pinpoints timing of evolution
Australia; InternationalAustralian Museum|Flinders University|The University of Sydney