People doing the toughest job offered self-compassion training

Publicly released: Fri 18 May 2018 at 1130 AEST | 1330 NZST

People with what many consider the hardest job in the world are being offered free self-compassion training by University of Queensland researchers. The Compassionate Mind Training Seminar gives self-critical parents some simple techniques to cope Read more about People doing the toughest job offered self-compassion training - Scimex

New cat virus could shed light on hepatitis B

Publicly released: Fri 18 May 2018 at 1100 AEST | 1300 NZST

Viruses

Australian researchers have discovered the domestic cat hepadnavirus, in the same family as hep B in humans, which could provide clues about the evolution of potentially deadly hepatitis viruses in all species. Funder: Morris Animal Foundation. Read more about New cat virus could shed light on hepatitis B - Scimex

23 new species of water spiders discovered in Australia

Publicly released: Fri 18 May 2018 at 0901 AEST | 1101 NZST

Memoirs of the Queensland Museum

What do a string theorist, a world-champion surfer and a famous Hollywood actor have in common? Spiders! 23 new Australian species of spiders have recently been described by Queensland Museum arachnologist Dr Robert Raven. The recently published Read more about 23 new species of water spiders discovered in Australia - Scimex

World’s protected areas being rapidly destroyed by humanity

Publicly released: Fri 18 May 2018 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

Science

One-third of the world’s protected land is under intense human pressure, according to an international study described as ‘a stunning reality check’on efforts to avert a biodiversity crisis. Media Release. From:The University of Queensland. One Read more about World’s protected areas being rapidly destroyed by humanity - Scimex

Mozzie bites can upset your immune system for a week

Publicly released: Fri 18 May 2018 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Mosquito bites can affect your immune system for up to seven days - even without any nasty bugs being transferred - according to new research out of America. The researchers tracked the impact of mosquito spit using mice grafted with human blood Read more about Mozzie bites can upset your immune system for a week - Scimex

EXPERT REACTION: The biodiversity benefits of limiting warming to 1.5°C

Publicly released: Fri 18 May 2018 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

Science

Researchers from the UK and Australia have put forward a big 'what if' for global biodiversity by suggesting that limiting global warming to 1.5° C could protect hundreds of thousands of insects, plants and animals. They say that, if global Read more about EXPERT REACTION: The biodiversity benefits of limiting warming to 1.5°C - Scimex

Surprise cell death discovery provides birth defect clues

Publicly released: Fri 18 May 2018 at 0101 AEST | 0301 NZST

Cell

Australian researchers have made a surprise discovery in mice that could rewrite our understanding of the role programmed cell death plays in embryonic development and congenital birth defects. The team showed that, while programmed cell death – Read more about Surprise cell death discovery provides birth defect clues - Scimex

Move over Ancestry, the emergency department has your family tree

Publicly released: Fri 18 May 2018 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

Cell

Emergency hospital records contain enough information to create extensive family trees, say US medical researchers. Using an algorithm that matches first and last names, addresses, phone numbers and the family relationship between patients and their Read more about Move over Ancestry, the emergency department has your family tree - Scimex

'Swiss cheese' system loses NZ patient cardiac data

Publicly released: Fri 18 May 2018 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

New Zealand Medical Journal

Nearly 40 per cent of New Zealanders hospitalised for heart disease events have no record of it happening in their later risk assessments, finds a new study comparing records from different databases. Patients who were younger or from minority Read more about 'Swiss cheese' system loses NZ patient cardiac data - Scimex

Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing after surgery discharge

Publicly released: Fri 18 May 2018 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

New Zealand Medical Journal

An Auckland City Hospital study shows that doctors often prescribe unnecessary antibiotics to patients who have been discharged after surgery. The authors reviewed the cases of all adults discharged after major surgery in 2013 and determined if and Read more about Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing after surgery discharge - Scimex