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Very early blood pressure control confers both benefits and harms in acute stroke
New England Journal of Medicine
Early identification of stroke type could be key to harnessing the benefits of very early in-ambulance blood pressure lowering treatment in patients with suspected acute stroke, according to Aussie researchers. The team says that although more Read more about Very early blood pressure control confers both benefits and harms in acute stroke
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IDAHOBIT and intersectionality for Aboriginal LGBTQIA+ peoples
With the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) comes a chance to reflect on empirical research about the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who identify as members of the Read more about IDAHOBIT and intersectionality for Aboriginal LGBTQIA+ peoples
Australia; WAMurdoch University -
EXPERT REACTION: Electronic prescription company MediSecure victim of 'large-scale' data breach
The Australian government is investigating 'large-scale ransomware' data breach of script provider MediSecure. In a statement, MediSecure said they had identified a cyber security incident impacting the personal and health information of individuals Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Electronic prescription company MediSecure victim of 'large-scale' data breach
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Miniature, lab-created human organs to fast-track new disease treatments
Creating tiny, laboratory grown organs is one of the latest developments in the search for new personalised medical treatments — and a new Curtin University-led project is looking to enhance this breakthrough’s real-world impact. Creating tiny, Read more about Miniature, lab-created human organs to fast-track new disease treatments
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Significant progress on cancer therapy
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics
Research demonstrated that internally generated neutrons could be used to effectively target micro-infiltrates and cancer cells outside of the defined treatment regions. This innovative approach could have a significant impact on the treatment of a Read more about Significant progress on cancer therapy
Australia; NSWAustralian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)... -
Diabetes medication risk in aged care revealed
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
An Australian-first study by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) investigating the use of blood sugar-lowering medications among residents with diabetes in aged care homes nationwide, has revealed the rising use of insulin and ongoing high use Read more about Diabetes medication risk in aged care revealed
Australia; SASouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)... -
Link between COVID-19 vaccine complication and rare ‘common cold’ blood disease
New England Journal of Medicine
New research led by Flinders University and international experts is expanding understanding of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (known as VITT). At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, VITT emerged as a new disease Read more about Link between COVID-19 vaccine complication and rare ‘common cold’ blood disease
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Philosophers can bridge the gap between science and policy
Nature Human Behaviour
Public policy should be based on scientific evidence - but scientists often lament the gap between science and policy, while policy-makers feel that scientists don’t deliver the evidence that is needed. Philosophers can close that gap. Public Read more about Philosophers can bridge the gap between science and policy
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Sorry meat lovers, 20 years of research suggests plant-based is best for your health
PLOS ONE
Vegetarian and vegan diets are very likely to be better than meaty ones for your heart health and chances of avoiding cancer, according to international scientists who looked back at 48 studies conducted since the year 2000. However, the authors Read more about Sorry meat lovers, 20 years of research suggests plant-based is best for your health
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Singing researchers investigate cross-cultural patterns in music and speech
Science Advances
A global study has identified near-universal patterns across most of the world's musical traditions. Seventy-five researchers from 46 countries, including New Zealand and Australia, recorded themselves performing traditional songs and speaking in Read more about Singing researchers investigate cross-cultural patterns in music and speech
Australia; New Zealand; International; NSWUniversity of Auckland|Victoria University of Wellington... -
Windblown dust from land boosts productivity in the Southern Ocean
Nature
Using a fleet of ocean robots, researchers have found that windblown iron-rich dust from land fertilises around a third of phytoplankton growth in the Southern Ocean. This finding sheds light on the vital role that dust-fuelled productivity plays in Read more about Windblown dust from land boosts productivity in the Southern Ocean
Australia; TASARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes (CLEx)... -
Exploring everything we know about consciousness
Neuron
The science of consciousness is explored in a special issue of Neuron, with a series of reviews and perspective pieces by international and Australian authors discussing the big issues in consciousness research. Among the papers, researchers discuss Read more about Exploring everything we know about consciousness
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Family tree of baobab trees traces their roots to Madagascar
Nature
Iconic baobab (Adansonia) trees are instantly recognisable because of their unusually fat trunks, and are found across Africa, in Madagascar, and in northwestern Australia. The origins of these trees were not well understood, but now international Read more about Family tree of baobab trees traces their roots to Madagascar
Australia; International; WA; NTChinese Academy of Sciences, China -
Instead of generating extreme heat with fossil fuels, we could one day just use the Sun
Device
About 25% of global energy consumption is used to generate extreme temperatures for producing glass, steel, cement and ceramics, and international researchers say they have developed a strategy that could allow us to forego burning fossil fuels to Read more about Instead of generating extreme heat with fossil fuels, we could one day just use the Sun
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Lizard-inspired building system may prevent full-scale collapses
Nature
A new system of construction may prevent the collapse of an entire building by ensuring that — in the event of catastrophic damage — structural failure is localized to the damaged region, according to international researchers who were inspired Read more about Lizard-inspired building system may prevent full-scale collapses
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People hospitalised with COVID-19 may have a higher risk of death than those hospitalized with the flu
JAMA
In autumn-winter 2023-2024 in the US, the risk of death in patients hospitalised for COVID-19 was greater than the risk of death in patients hospitalised for seasonal influenza, according to international research based on the US Department of Read more about People hospitalised with COVID-19 may have a higher risk of death than those hospitalized with the flu
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More Australians spent time in hospital in 2022-2023 than previous years
Hospitalisations increased by 4. 6% in Australia in 2022-2023, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The report includes data on public and private hospitalisations for the year. The report says people aged 65 Read more about More Australians spent time in hospital in 2022-2023 than previous years
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Green concrete recycling twice the coal ash is built to last
Cement and Concrete Research
New modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and perform exceptionally well over time. New modelling reveals Read more about Green concrete recycling twice the coal ash is built to last
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How does exercise keep mouse brains healthy as they age?
Aging Cell
Exercise may trigger genes in brain cells to behave more like a younger brain in older age, according to an Australian study in mice. The team looked at brain activity in mice given access to a running wheel or deprived of exercise to investigate Read more about How does exercise keep mouse brains healthy as they age?
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Chemical fingerprints in shells could help trace the source of valuable Aussie seafood
Royal Society Open Science
The chemical fingerprints in abalone shells could help trace the valuable seafood back to its source, and confirm whether the seafood is wild or farmed, according to Australian research. By analysing the chemicals in the shells, researchers were Read more about Chemical fingerprints in shells could help trace the source of valuable Aussie seafood
Australia; SAFlinders University|University of South Australia