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Screening for these 10 proteins can pick up 18 different early stage cancers
BMJ Oncology
A sex-specific panel of 10 proteins can pick up 18 different early stage cancers, representing all the major organs of the human body, say US researchers working at Novelna Inc, the company that designed the test. They say they whittled down a list Read more about Screening for these 10 proteins can pick up 18 different early stage cancers
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Hormonal factors linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women
RMD Open
Early menopause—before the age of 45—taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and having 4 or more children are among several hormonal and reproductive factors linked to a heightened risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, according to a Read more about Hormonal factors linked to rheumatoid arthritis risk in women
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Link between obesity and birthing twins may be partially explained by higher IVF rates
JAMA Network Open
Higher BMI in women is associated with a greater chance of having twins, and this could be partially due to higher rates of assisted reproduction, according to international research. The team say previous research has linked obesity and being Read more about Link between obesity and birthing twins may be partially explained by higher IVF rates
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Cracking the case for non-glass wine bottles
Journal of Cleaner Production
Would you be happy to pour your friends a glass of wine from a cask or sip your favourite red from an aluminium can? Researchers from the University of South Australia’s Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science and the University of Read more about Cracking the case for non-glass wine bottles
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Projections reveal the vulnerability of freshwater to climate change
One Earth
Climate and land use changes are causing significant alterations in global terrestrial water storage, impacting extreme weather events such as floods and droughts, a Griffith University-led study has found. Climate and land use changes are causing Read more about Projections reveal the vulnerability of freshwater to climate change
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The demise of the Devil may be influencing the evolution of a Tasmanian quoll
Nature Ecology & Evolution
As some Tasmanian devil populations decline due to the spread of facial tumour disease, spotted-tailed quolls in those areas are being influenced genetically by their absence, according to Australian research. Spotted-tailed quolls are less dominant Read more about The demise of the Devil may be influencing the evolution of a Tasmanian quoll
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How will climate change impact Pacific migration?
The great majority of Pacific people will still be adapting to climate change in their home country in 2050, new research suggests. The study, funded with New Zealand’s climate finance, surveyed people across the Pacific in their local languages. Read more about How will climate change impact Pacific migration?
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A yarn about good health
BMC Medical Education Journal
A new healthcare education program developed in rural Western Australia is breaking down communication barriers between clinicians and Aboriginal patients. While it is well documented that communication barriers exist in Aboriginal healthcare, few Read more about A yarn about good health
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Money might be more motivating for people in 'WEIRD' countries
Nature Human Behaviour
Money might be more motivating for people in people living in Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic (WEIRD) countries, than for people from non-WEIRD countries, according to international researchers. The team compared how hard Read more about Money might be more motivating for people in 'WEIRD' countries
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Women more resistant to anaesthetic than men
Neuroscience
Sex hormones may contribute to increased anaesthetic resistance in women compared with men. A new study showed that both female mice and human women are more resistant to the hypnotic effects of anaesthetics, taking longer to become anaesthetised Read more about Women more resistant to anaesthetic than men
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Nearly 1/4 of ICU transfers or deaths in hospital could be due to missed or delayed diagnoses
JAMA Internal Medicine
US researchers looked into close to 2500 patient records for people who were sent to the ICU or had died in hospital, and say doctors had missed the diagnosis or had given a delayed diagnosis 23% of the time. They add that 17% of these errors caused Read more about Nearly 1/4 of ICU transfers or deaths in hospital could be due to missed or delayed diagnoses
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Losing a sibling may break your heart
JAMA Network Open
Looking at over two million people born in Denmark, Chinese researchers have found a link between having a sibling die and developing heart disease early in your life. Losing a sibling during childhood and early adulthood was associated with a 17% Read more about Losing a sibling may break your heart
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Epigenetic therapy shows promise for endocrine-resistant breast cancer in mice
Nature Structural & Molecular Biology
Garvan researchers have revealed a reason why endocrine resistance develops in breast cancers and how to potentially treat it in patients. Endocrine resistance – a major cause of breast cancer deaths – can be underpinned by an epigenetic change Read more about Epigenetic therapy shows promise for endocrine-resistant breast cancer in mice
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Data shows soaring demand for people skills in Aussie post-pandemic jobs market
Nature Human Behaviour
An analysis of over 12 million job ads shows interpersonal skills continue to grow in importance for employment in the post-pandemic, remote-work-friendly labour market. Key points: Australian employers’ demand for interpersonal skills, such as Read more about Data shows soaring demand for people skills in Aussie post-pandemic jobs market
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Love scrambles the brain and scientists can now tell us why
Behavioural Sciences
Love is blind, the saying goes, and thanks to a new Australian study we are now a step closer to understanding why. Researchers have measured how a part of the brain is responsible for putting our loved one on a pedestal in that first flush of Read more about Love scrambles the brain and scientists can now tell us why
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Caution needed when reporting on health scares
Clinical Psychology in Europe
Stories that raise concerns about common household products, new technologies, or medical treatments frequently appear in the media or on social media. When the actual health risk turns out to be comparatively low or unfounded, the health scares Read more about Caution needed when reporting on health scares
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Stargazers’ new approach to reshape our understanding of the Universe
arXiv
An international project mapping millions of galaxies has provided a ‘tantalising’ insight into the mysteries of dark energy and could reshape our understanding of the history of the Universe, according to research from The University of Read more about Stargazers’ new approach to reshape our understanding of the Universe
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Women with perinatal depression are at higher risk of suicidal behaviour years after childbirth
JAMA Network Open
This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs help, support is available now. Call Lifeline on 131 114 or Beyond Blue on Read more about Women with perinatal depression are at higher risk of suicidal behaviour years after childbirth
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A new platform to fast-track lifesaving brain research
Nature Methods
An international team of researchers led by Australian researchers has developed a new platform that will transform neuroimaging data analysis worldwide. An international team led by Australian researchers has developed a groundbreaking platform Read more about A new platform to fast-track lifesaving brain research
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New AI tool accurately detects COVID-19 from chest X-rays
Nature Scientific Reports
Researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy. Researchers have developed a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect Read more about New AI tool accurately detects COVID-19 from chest X-rays
Australia; International; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)|Middle East University
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