Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
What happens when surgical tools are left inside a patient
Macquarie University research has identified how long most 'retained surgical instruments' remain undetected, why the mistakes occur … and how to fix them.
The missing piece in finding a vaccine: bioinformatics
Genetics research from Macquarie University could help pinpoint the ideal strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus for vaccine development.
The new normal: the skills you need to stay emotionally strong
Macquarie University’s MindSpot clinic has been inundated with thousands of Australians seeking to manage their anxiety right now. As we settle into our 'new normal', Professor Nick Titov recommends these daily activities to help build resilience.
When a system breaks: research lays out urgency for more ICU beds
A lack of intensive care beds in hospitals could prove deadlier than the coronavirus itself, new Macquarie research shows.
How to talk to your children about coronavirus: top 10 questions answered
Don't be afraid to talk to your kids about the pandemic. They need to hear from you. Professor Jennie Hudson, Director of Macquarie University's Centre for Emotional Health, has advice that will help.
Five crucial tips for parents of children with head injuries
Most are not serious – but how can we tell and what should we ask the doctors?
The science of the sporting comeback
Many top athletes have finely-tuned their cognitive skills to excel in competition – and that’s part of the reason many can nail a comeback after injury or a break.
Macquarie University academic receives prestigious NHMRC award
The outstanding leadership of Macquarie University Professor Johanna Westbrook has been recognised with the announcement of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award (Leadership in Health Services Research) at the NHMRC Research Excellence Awards in Canberra today 11 March 2020.
Hey Siri, I'm so depressed
Voice assistants fail us at our most vulnerable, Macquarie University research has revealed.
Fewer medication mistakes in children's hospitals will save millions
New research shows that electronic medication support technology can reduce drug errors in children’s hospitals by as much as 40 per cent.
Five things you can do to protect your hearing at any age
Hearing loss accumulates over our lifespan – so the sooner you act to protect your hearing, the longer you will be able to hear well.
Why do so few people get help for hearing difficulties?
Hearing problems are common and yet many Australians are failing to take up life-changing hearing aids and cochlear implants. Macquarie researchers set out to discover why.