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Cycling fatalities almost halved since introduction of mandatory helmet laws
International Journal of Epidemiology
A UNSW Sydney study has shown a clear link between mandatory helmet laws and a drastic reduction in cycling fatalities. Media Release. From:The University of New South Wales. The evidence is in: Australian mandatory helmet laws brought in to reduce Read more about Cycling fatalities almost halved since introduction of mandatory helmet laws - Scimex
Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales -
New guide to address over-prescription of opioids
National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction
In Australia, more than twice as many people die from pharmaceutical opioid overdose than from heroin overdose. Many doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about their patient’s pharmaceutical opioid use and are seeking ways to reduce it. Read more about New guide to address over-prescription of opioids - Scimex
Australia; SAFlinders University -
Improved treatment of the most common form of stroke worldwide
The Lancet
Rapidly lowering blood pressure is safe and reduces bleeds in the brain for stroke patients undergoing clot-busting treatments, finds a study of 2, 000 patients. Funder: NHMRC and Stroke Association UK. Media Release. From:George Institute for Read more about Improved treatment of the most common form of stroke worldwide - Scimex
Australia; VICGeorge Institute for Global Health -
The pill that could replace insulin injections
Science
US researchers have developed a swallowable capsule that can attach itself to the inside of a stomach and inject drugs straight through the stomach wall to the gut. The shape of the capsule was inspired by the leopard tortoise’s ability to get Read more about The pill that could replace insulin injections - Scimex
InternationalMassachusetts Institute of Technology, USA; Harvard Medical School, USA; Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden -
Fish spied checking itself out in a mirror
PLOS Biology
If a fish can recognise itself in a mirror, does that mean it is self-aware? International researchers have observed a species of fish passing the mark test - attempting to remove artificial marks on their body while looking in a mirror - a method Read more about Fish spied checking itself out in a mirror - Scimex
InternationalMax Planck Institute for Ornithology, Germany -
Developing diet drugs for female mozzies
Cell
Mozzie diet drugs might be a way to quench their thirst for blood and slow disease spread, according to international researchers. Yellow fever, dengue, zika and chikungunya are all diseases spread by female mosquitos who bite humans, but after Read more about Developing diet drugs for female mozzies - Scimex
InternationalRockefeller University, USA -
Crows can plan three steps ahead like humans playing chess
Current Biology
New research shows that crows are able to plan three behaviours in advance when working towards a goal, similar to the way humans plan future moves in chess. The study by New Zealand and international scientists set up problems for New Caledonia Read more about Crows can plan three steps ahead like humans playing chess - Scimex
New ZealandUniversity of Auckland -
Burn, baby burn: Getting controlled fires to burn better
International Journal of Wildland Fire
Aussie researchers have identified a way to help predict fire spread in Eucalyptus forests, which could help fire managers more effectively carry out controlled burns to reduce bushfire risk. The researchers looked at the successes and failures at Read more about Burn, baby burn: Getting controlled fires to burn better - Scimex
Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne -
Vitamin D with antibiotics could help fight a TB infection
European Respiratory Journal
Good ol’vitamin D could help patients fight drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), according to international and Australian researchers. The researchers pooled data from 1, 850 TB patients who took part in clinical trials of Vitamin D in eight Read more about Vitamin D with antibiotics could help fight a TB infection - Scimex
Australia; NTMenzies School of Health Research -
Global suicide deaths over 800,000
The BMJ
Worldwide, the total number of deaths from suicide increased 6.7 per cent between 1990 and 2016, to 817, 000 deaths. However, when adjusted for age the global mortality rate decreased by 33 per cent. Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study Read more about Global suicide deaths over 800,000 - Scimex
InternationalUniversity of Washington, Seattle, USA -
More evidence for cervical HPV testing
The BMJ
A new study strongly supports high-risk HPV testing over traditional smears for cervical cancer screening. Australia has already shifted to the new way of testing and New Zealand is planning to make the shift in a few years' time. A UK pilot study Read more about More evidence for cervical HPV testing - Scimex
InternationalKing's College London, UK -
Ditch the diabetes with a stomach staple
Diabetologia
Danish researchers say that three-quarters of their participants with type 2 diabetes went into remission within a year of having gastric bypass surgery. The authors say that there was a higher likelihood of success if the patient was younger, had Read more about Ditch the diabetes with a stomach staple - Scimex
InternationalAarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark -
Booming Port Phillip Bay sea urchins here to stay without drastic action
Ecology
Monitoring of sea urchins in Port Phillip Bay over a four year period has revealed that booming urchin populations and the barren grounds they created by overgrazing kelp beds are likely to persist in the long term unless drastic action is taken. Read more about Booming Port Phillip Bay sea urchins here to stay without drastic action - Scimex
Australia; VICInstitute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) -
Researchers reveal prostate tumours ‘fed’ by fatty acids
Science Translational Medicine
An international multidisciplinary study initiated by Melbourne scientists has shown a link between prostate cancer and the uptake of fatty acids by cancer cells. The findings point to a possible therapeutic target for this common cancer. Funder: Read more about Researchers reveal prostate tumours ‘fed’ by fatty acids - Scimex
Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne|Monash University -
Transparency reporting by pharmaceutical industry in decline
BMJ Open
Researchers warn Australian pharmaceutical companies are no longer required to publicly disclose many payments to the health sector, and advocate for US-style legislation to ensure full and long-lasting transparency. Media Release. From:The Read more about Transparency reporting by pharmaceutical industry in decline - Scimex
Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney -
Bees have brains for basic maths
Science Advances
Researchers have found bees can do basic mathematics, in a discovery that expands our understanding of the relationship between brain size and brain power. Media Release. From:RMIT University. Researchers have found bees can do basic mathematics, in Read more about Bees have brains for basic maths - Scimex
Australia; VICRMIT University -
Link away - coloured hyperlinked words don't slow reading
PLOS ONE
Coloured hyperlinks online do not have a negative impact on reading behaviour, according to UK research which found that multiple coloured words in text had no negative impact on reading behaviour. The study found that if a sentence featured only a Read more about Link away - coloured hyperlinked words don't slow reading - Scimex
InternationalUniversity of Southampton, UK -
LSD Lite? Drug microdosing effects may not measure up to big expectations
PLOS ONE
Taking very small amounts of psychedelic substances such as LSD, on a regular basis – called ‘microdosing’– may improve psychological and cognitive functioning, but the effects do not exactly match users’expectations, a new study from Read more about LSD Lite? Drug microdosing effects may not measure up to big expectations - Scimex
Australia; NSWMacquarie University -
Teenage pregnancy may have effects on your grandchildren's development
PLOS ONE
Being pregnant in your teenage years may have a cascading effect down your bloodline, as North American researchers say that the grandchildren of teenage mums have lower school readiness scores than their peers. The team gathered their data from Read more about Teenage pregnancy may have effects on your grandchildren's development - Scimex
InternationalStanford University, USA -
Melting ice sheets at both poles may have major climate impacts
Nature
The combined melting of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets may affect the entire global climate system, triggering more variable weather and further melting. Researchers from Victoria University of Wellington have used satellite measurements of Read more about Melting ice sheets at both poles may have major climate impacts - Scimex
New Zealand; InternationalVictoria University of Wellington|GNS Science|King’s College London, UK
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