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Ketamine trial for major depression
A $2.1 million grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council announced today will see UNSW Professor Colleen Loo lead Australia鈥檚 largest clinical trial of ketamine as a new treatment for major depression. [ + ]
Largest hospital redesign in NSW
The first works have begun on stage one of the largest hospital redevelopment in NSW, at Sydney鈥檚 Westmead 黑料吃瓜群网, that will see the children鈥檚 and adult鈥檚 emergency departments combined. [ + ]
69% say yes so why are we falling behind?
Roughly 1,600 people are currently on waiting lists to receive an organ transplant in Australia. But for many, the wait will be unsuccessful due to the low number of donors. [ + ]
Cancer not chemo linked to cognitive decline
Almost half of all bowel cancer survivors experience memory loss and have difficulty with multitasking and concentration, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. [ + ]
ICE - the new frontline
Ice, or methylamphetamine, has been around for years but in the past two to three years its use has surged as the drug gains a level of social acceptance that has caught Australia off-guard. Ice is everywhere. [ + ]
Sitting is becoming the new smoking
There is a growing body of evidence that high levels of sedentary behaviour and sitting in particular are emerging risk factors for chronic disease including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It may even cause premature death. [ + ]
Ignoring the evidence
Science fatigue keeps us clinging to bad health habits [ + ]
Australia unprepared for bioterrorism attack
Australia鈥檚 first university-based bioterrorism course will launch this month, tapping into expertise from UNSW, the Australian Army, NSW Police and international bioterrorism and disaster authorities. [ + ]
Nanocapsules hijack then self-destruct
Australian researchers funded by the National Heart Foundation are a step closer to a safer and more effective way to treat heart attack and stroke via nanotechnology. [ + ]
Rewriting workplace diversity
Gender diversity might be a hot topic for HR executives, but the concern is not filtering through the organisation, new research from the Hay Group has found. [ + ]
Australia behind in dealing with workplace injuries
Workplace related injuries are costing the Australian economy an estimated $60.6bn each year, The Konekt Market Report has found. [ + ]
Regulating medicinal cannabis in Australia
From farm to pharmacy Nola Ries, University of Newcastle [ + ]
