News and events for the Clinical Sciences and Health Practice Research Domain:
Recipients of the 2009 Dreamlarge Knowledge Transfer Student Project Grant James Hillis, Brendan Jones and Ewan Chan, along with another thirty education and medical students, have received a project grant to develop an educational booklet on sexual health.
The booklet, entitled 'Teach the Teacher: Sexual Health Activities Booklet', is part of the Teach the Teacher (TTT) project, a col
Breastfeeding is known to have numerous health benefits for the baby, but does it come at a cost to the mother? Is irreparable damage being done?
"How many cups of coffee do you drink per day/week/month?" "How many servings of yoghurt do you eat…?" I'm trying to recall these things for a questionnaire I've been asked to complete for a scientific study that my husband and I are participating in.
Congratulations to honorary researchers of the University of Melbourne, whose research has been profiled in the National Health and Medical Research Council's book and accompanying series of podcasts "10 of the Best Research Projects 2009."
Vertebroplasty, a widespread, invasive and potentially risky procedure used to stabilise the spinal cord after a vertebral fracture was found to be no better than a placebo procedure in reducing back pain.
Resentment, anxiety, stress and feelings of guilt – these are some of the emotional responses that patients have when they are diagnosed with type II diabetes. Living with a chronic disease is an emotionally charged experience, yet this is often not considered in the disease treatment plans of General Practitioners.
8 July 2009
Federal Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research
Hearing and language development, childhood obesity and mental illness are some of the most prevalent health issues facing children growing up in Australia today, and are the focus of Professor Melissa Wake's research.
Brain cancer is common among people between the ages of thirty and sixty. It is a bleak diagnosis and the treatment alone is difficult for patients to bear. To pool resources and expertise, services are concentrated in the city, ensuring the best medical treatment for patients.
A fall and a fracture can mean the end of an active lifestyle and the beginning of disability for otherwise healthy people in their late 60s.
Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choos, Crocs, Hush Puppies and Ugg Boots – for those obsessed with shoes, these names conjure up multiple fashion possibilities for expressing one's personality.
After 40 or so weeks of watching her belly grow, peering at murky ultrasound pictures and feeling the kicks and movements of her growing child, it's time! It's time to give birth… time for her baby to be born! But how is it that a woman's body knows that it is time for labour to begin, or does the baby set the process in motion?
The Faculty is pleased to announced it's success in the most recent round of Australian Research Council Linkage Projects Funding.
Today is 65 Roses Day. It is dedicated to raising awareness and much needed funds to support invaluable research in Australia to conquer CF.
Motor neurone disease is a failure of the neurons that control muscle movement. About 10-20% of cases have a genetic cause, but most of the time the cause is unknown. Generally the onset is between the ages of forty and sixty years, beginning with muscle weakness and progressing rapidly within three to five years to total paralysis.
“The study of the genetics of epilepsy has been keeping us busy for a long while,” says Professor Berkovic, Department of Medicine, Austin Health and Northern Health, whose work spans over 20 years.
A new $900,000 study conducted by the Melbourne School of Population Health at The University of Melbourne, and the Austin Hospital, will target a lethal superbug responsible for the deaths of dozens of children and teenagers overseas.
Listen to Professor David Ames, Chair of Ageing and Health, Department of Psychiatry and Professor Nicola Lautenschlager, Chair of Psychiatry of Old Age, Department of Psychiatry discuss cognitive decline in late life. Read more.
Lancet, 17 January 2009
Professor Lindsay Grayson, Austin Hospital, has commented on the increasing problem of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in Australian hospitals during an interview with Stateline, Adelaide (ABC).
University of Melbourne Professor of Youth Mental Health, Professor Patrick McGorry has commented on the urgent need for a 30 percent funding increase to back the Victorian Government's new mental health plan.
University of Melbourne Professor of Medical Genetics Bob Williamson (Paediatrics, Royal Children's Hospital) has commented on the rise of Australians who are living with rare and often recently identified genetic conditions, in an article in The West Australian.
This podcast looks at University of Melbourne researchers who are investigating how a lack of exposure to the sun and Vitamin D deficiency is causing health problems for refugees.
Melbourne, 27 November 2008
Globally snake bite affects the lives of some 4.5 million people every year. Conservative estimates suggest that at least 100,000 people die from snake bite and another 250,000 are permanently disabled.
Melbourne, 27 November 2008
Globally snake bite affects the lives of some 4.5 million people every year. Conservative estimates suggest that at least 100,000 people die from snake bite and another 250,000 are permanently disabled.
A new study has revealed links between women’s risk of developing depressive disorder and smoking.
Associate Professor Julie Pasco, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, led the study with researchers from the University of Melbourne and Barwon Health.
A new study has revealed links between women’s risk of developing depressive disorder and smoking.
Associate Professor Julie Pasco, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, led the study with researchers from the University of Melbourne and Barwon Health.
Associate Professor John Fitzgerald, School of Population Health, has received a Knowledge Transfer Excellence Award for his work, An AFL Alcohol Policy.
Associate Professor John Fitzgerald, School of Population Health, has received a Knowledge Transfer Excellence Award for his work, An AFL Alcohol Policy.
The World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH) Affiliate Award has been given to Associate Professors Brigid Jordan, Department of Paediatrics and Campbell Paul, Department of Psychiatry.
The World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH) Affiliate Award has been given to Associate Professors Brigid Jordan, Department of Paediatrics and Campbell Paul, Department of Psychiatry.
Few students come out of their honours year with a major publication, a patent application and interest from international biotechnology companies. Slavé Petrovski achieved these remarkable results through his honours year at the Department of Medicine (RMH/WH).
Few students come out of their honours year with a major publication, a patent application and interest from international biotechnology companies. Slavé Petrovski achieved these remarkable results through his honours year at the Department of Medicine (RMH/WH).
