Doctors need to keep an eye out for deep vein thrombosis

Publicly released: Mon 17 Jun 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

MJA

The non-specific nature of the signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) means doctors must keep an eye out for the potentially deadly condition, according to a review by Aussie researchers. DVT symptoms include leg pain, swelling, redness Read more about Doctors need to keep an eye out for deep vein thrombosis - Scimex

Treating some Parkinson's symptoms remains a major challenge

Publicly released: Mon 17 Jun 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

MJA

Although there has been some progress in treating problems with movement, and symptoms related to the brain's dopamine system, treating the other symptoms of Parkinson's disease is still a major challenge, according to Australian researchers. These Read more about Treating some Parkinson's symptoms remains a major challenge - Scimex

HPV vaccine closing the gap in Indigenous cervical cancer rates

Publicly released: Mon 17 Jun 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

MJA

High HPV vaccination rates in Indigenous teenagers is an encouraging sign for closing the gap in cervical cancer rates, according to Aussie researchers who are now focusing on how to increase course completion rates. Cervical cancer rates are higher Read more about HPV vaccine closing the gap in Indigenous cervical cancer rates - Scimex

Is Sydney’s health system ready for a smallpox epidemic?

Publicly released: Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

PLOS ONE

A deliberate release of smallpox in a big city is a nightmare public health scenario, but new research by the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney suggests that the worst can be avoided through comprehensive health system planning. According to the Read more about Is Sydney’s health system ready for a smallpox epidemic? - Scimex

'Double-slit' quantum experiment shows strangeness of quantum uncertainty

Publicly released: Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

Science Advances

An experiment proposed at Griffith University and performed at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has shown that quantum uncertainty can be enforced in a strange, non-local way, even with just a single particle. The finding Read more about 'Double-slit' quantum experiment shows strangeness of quantum uncertainty - Scimex

Physically demanding jobs linked to poor health in delayed retirement

Publicly released: Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 1058 AEST | 1258 NZST

Journal of Industrial Relations

Men and women who have physically demanding jobs may experience poorer mental and physical health if they delay their retirement, new research led by Curtin University has found. Media Release. From:Curtin University. Men and women who have Read more about Physically demanding jobs linked to poor health in delayed retirement - Scimex

Researchers discover new drug target for liver disease treatment

Publicly released: Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 0935 AEST | 1135 NZST

Science Translational Medicine

A possible drug target for chronic liver disease has been identified by an international research collaboration involving a University of Queensland team. Researchers from from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) worked with the Read more about Researchers discover new drug target for liver disease treatment - Scimex

Excess weight causes heart disease

Publicly released: Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 0905 AEST | 1105 NZST

European Heart Journal

Excess weight and body fat are likely to cause a range of heart and blood vessel diseases, according to international researchers. Using a technique called ‘Mendelian Randomisation’ - which uses genetics to allow scientists to determine whether Read more about Excess weight causes heart disease - Scimex

Workplaces should encourage workouts

Publicly released: Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 0830 AEST | 1030 NZST

The Lancet Public Health

A workplace exercise program could improve the health and productivity of employees at high risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to international researchers. 314 Germans with metabolic syndrome were given a fitness tracker and received Read more about Workplaces should encourage workouts - Scimex

Getting ciggy butts out of the gutter

Publicly released: Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 0800 AEST | 1000 NZST

Tobacco Control

Kiwis think the best way to stop ciggy butts littering our streets is to require cigarettes to contain biodegradable filters, fine smokers who litter, and expand smoke-free outdoor areas, according to a University of Otago study. Most of the people Read more about Getting ciggy butts out of the gutter - Scimex