Astrocytic urea cycle controls memory impairment in Alzheimer's
06 July, 2022Researchers reveal the urea cycle in astrocytes as the link between amyloid-beta accumulation and memory loss, uncovering a therapeutic target to treat Alzheimer's.
Cancer survivors have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease
01 July, 2022This suggests that survivors of cancer are a high-risk group that may need more aggressive cardiovascular disease prevention.
Recurrent pregnancy loss linked to stroke later in life
29 June, 2022Women with a history of miscarriage and stillbirth have a higher risk of stroke in later life, according to new research.
Uterus transplant safe and effective at combating infertility
23 June, 2022Transplanting a uterus is an effective and safe method to remedy infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking.
Skiers at elevated risk of skin cancer, dermatologist says
21 June, 2022Australia's lack of pollution significantly increases exposure to UV — particularly at altitude — with UV exposure on a ski field up to 30% higher than at sea level.
Hypertension linked to irregular sleep, 'forever chemicals'
21 June, 2022An increased risk of high blood pressure has been linked to irregularities in sleep as well as to higher concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the blood.
TB drug, coffee appear safe in pregnancy
17 June, 2022The list of products deemed safe for pregnant women may be getting longer, according to two new studies led by Australian researchers.
Faster progression, treatment breakthrough for young dementia patients
15 June, 2022A promising drug for patients with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia, and younger people with Alzheimer's experience faster symptom progression.
Scientists getting closer to outsmarting malaria parasites
13 June, 2022Researchers have discovered why malaria parasites are vulnerable to some drug therapies but resistant to others.
Antibiotic reduces inflammation in young CF patients
10 June, 2022The broad-spectrum antibiotic, when used as a preventive therapy, helped to reduce lung inflammation in young children with cystic fibrosis.
Air pollution linked to heart rhythm disorder
03 June, 2022Life-threatening arrhythmias are more common on days with highly polluted air, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2022.
Sniffer dogs can detect SARS-CoV-2 infection
31 May, 2022Researchers trained four dogs — each of which had previously been taught to detect illicit drugs, dangerous goods or cancer — to sniff out SARS-CoV-2.
Even 'safe' alcohol consumption linked with heart failure
30 May, 2022Levels of alcohol consumption currently considered safe by some countries are linked with development of heart failure.
Monkeypox cases confirmed in NSW, Victoria
23 May, 2022 by Lauren DavisAustralia has recorded its first two cases of the rare monkeypox virus, both in travellers who recently returned from Europe.
Magnetic therapy enhances chemo treatment of breast cancer
11 May, 2022The non-invasive and painless treatment has the potential to lower adverse side effects of chemotherapy.
