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Latest news: Medical research

ANU scientists discover cause of psoriasis

ANU scientists have discovered the gene mutation that causes the skin disease psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

ANU scientists discover weapon against flesh-eating bacteria

A clever protein inside the immune system could be used as a “weapon” against a common bacterium that causes deadly flesh-eating disease.

‘Nature prescriptions’ improve patient health: study

Researchers are pushing for "nature prescription" programs to encourage people to spend time outdoors to improve their blood pressure and mental health.

A higher dose of magnesium each day keeps dementia at bay 

More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The ANU.  

Link found between dementia risks and high cholesterol

Scientists at the Heart Research Institute say they have made a major breakthough by finding the definitive relationship between dementia and high levels of cholesterol for the first time.

New asthma program helps Canberra’s expectant mums breathe easy

Expectant mothers with preexisting medical conditions often find themselves with added stress during pregnancy; the new Breathe Well for Your Baby program aims to ease their minds.

Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death, new study finds

It’s the vitamin that we get from the sun, yet despite its ample availability, one in three Australian adults still suffer from mild, moderate or severe vitamin D deficiency.

ANU improving health outcomes for Indigenous Australians

Steps are underway to improve the diagnosis rate of Indigenous Australians living with rare genetic disorders. The Garvan Institute of Medical Research has partnered with ANU’s National Centre for Indigenous Genomics (NCIG) in creating a database that aims to house an accurate representation of the rich genetic make-up of our First Nation People.

Free UC program helps reduce repeat stroke risk

Dr Nicole Freene’s team at the University of Canberra is leading a new, free cardiovascular rehabilitation program for people who have had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), mild stroke, or have heart disease.

Australia leads world-first DNA screening for cancer risk

The lives of countless young Australians could be saved by a world-first DNA screening study which can detect increased risk of some cancers and heart disease.  

Natural tissue replaces breast implants in Brisbane trial

A safer alternative to silicone implants has been unveiled in a world-first surgery delivered by Metro North Health surgeons in Brisbane, paving the way for women worldwide who require breast reconstructions. 

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