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Marine parks and fishery managment are both needed to save sharks and rays from extinction
Nature Ecology & Evolution
Marine parks, or marine protected areas, around the world have nearly twice as many sharks as areas open to fishing, according to Australian research, but it is only sharks living on coral reefs who benefit from this type of conservation effort. The Read more about Marine parks and fishery managment are both needed to save sharks and rays from extinction
Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WA; TASCurtin University|James Cook University|Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)... -
Fewer younger but more older Aussies getting non-melanoma skin cancers
Medical Journal of Australia
Australian researchers looked at data covering Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) claims for procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of keratinocyte (non-melanoma) skin cancer in Australia between 2012 and 2021, and say rates of treatment Read more about Fewer younger but more older Aussies getting non-melanoma skin cancers
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Should voluntary assisted dying in Victoria be extended to people with dementia?
Medical Journal of Australia
In a 'Perspectives' article, Australian experts discuss extending voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in Victoria to include people with dementia, and say it raises serious philosophical, ethical and social questions that challenge the way VAD is Read more about Should voluntary assisted dying in Victoria be extended to people with dementia?
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Around half of Aussie girls in their late teens have experienced serious period pain
Medical Journal of Australia
A long-term Australian study of period pain and its effects on around 1,600 teen girls' regular activities found about a third of 14-year-olds have experienced serious menstrual pain - defined as 'very painful' or 'quite painful' - while around half Read more about Around half of Aussie girls in their late teens have experienced serious period pain
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Social media: the stuff of nightmares?
BMC Psychology
The more time you spend on social media, the greater the likelihood of having unpleasant social-media related dreams that cause distress, sleep disruption and impact our peace of mind, according to Australian researchers. Flinders University’s Read more about Social media: the stuff of nightmares?
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The tentacles of retracted science reach deep into social media. A simple button could change that.
Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
On social media, health myths based on debunked science abound. A new tool could be social media’s best defence against misinformation. A University of Sydney team is hoping to help social media users identify posts featuring misinformation and Read more about The tentacles of retracted science reach deep into social media. A simple button could change that.
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Contraception options should be given with oral retinoids to avoid serious harm to unborn babies
Australasian Journal of Dermatology
Prescription oral retinoids to treat acne are increasing in popularity. Concerningly, data reveals not enough precautions are being taken to protect women from the risk of serious congenital abnormalities if they fall pregnant while on this Read more about Contraception options should be given with oral retinoids to avoid serious harm to unborn babies
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Can we revolutionise the chemical industry and create a circular economy? Yes, with the help of catalysts
One Earth
A new commentary paper puts forth a transformative solution to the unsustainable reliance on fossil resources by the chemical industry: catalysis to leverage sustainable waste resources, ushering the industry from a linear to a circular economy. The Read more about Can we revolutionise the chemical industry and create a circular economy? Yes, with the help of catalysts
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Adults who have recently vaped more likely to have asthma start at an earlier age
JAMA Network Open
Adults who have recently vaped or used other electronic nicotine delivery systems are more likely to have asthma symptoms start at an earlier age, according to a US study. The researchers found there was a 252% increased risk of the onset of Read more about Adults who have recently vaped more likely to have asthma start at an earlier age
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New AI tool to help beat brain tumours
Nature Medicine
A new AI tool to more quickly and accurately classify brain tumours has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). According to Dr Danh-Tai Hoang, precision in diagnosing and categorising tumours is crucial for Read more about New AI tool to help beat brain tumours
Australia; ACTThe Australian National University