Health and Medicine
Wellness through research and revolutionary patient care
Health and Medicine
Wellness through research and revolutionary patient care
Please explain: Why vapes laced with nitazenes are causing alarm
In an Australian first, NSW police have charged a man following the seizure of vials of vape liquid laced with nitazenes. Macquarie Medical School pharmacologist Professor Mark Connor explains what nitazenes are and why authorities are concerned about their health effects.
Breakthrough back pain treatment still working after three years: new data
Back pain is the number one cause of disability globally - but a new high-value, low-risk intervention informed by Australian research is being hailed for its potential to have major human and economic impact.
Lost in translation: research shows healthcare interpreters are underused
Education and training of Australian health practitioners should place greater emphasis on the importance of using professional interpreting services in clinical settings, according to a new book by Macquarie University researcher Dr Jinhyun Cho.
Exposure therapy for phobias could help cut pesticide use
Scared of spiders, storms, dogs or more recently, mushrooms? New research reveals the surprising consequences of biophobias and calls for an innovative approach to treatment.
Is therapy or medication better for anxiety recovery in people over 60?
There is new evidence suggesting therapy may lead to higher recovery rates than medication in people over 60 who experience anxiety disorders, says Associate Professor Carly Johnco.
DNA 'glue' could help prevent and treat diseases triggered by ageing
Macquarie University researchers have discovered a naturally occurring protein found in human cells plays a powerful role in repairing damaged DNA - the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for building and maintaining living things.
Gaming addiction starts in primary school as screen time soars: new research
A new study has found children as young as 10 show clinical-level gaming disorder, which researchers say could affect 100,000 Australian children, with a further 350,000 at risk of smartphone addiction.
Cannabis extract shows promise as treatment for fungal infections
Macquarie researchers have found compounds derived from the cannabis plant can effectively combat fungal infections including athlete's foot and the deadly Cryptococcosis, raising hope for the development of new topical treatments.
Study highlights barriers to care for older adults with hearing loss
Researchers have carried out in-depth interviews with a group of Australians aged 40 and over who use hearing aids, cochlear implants or both to learn more about their experiences with clinicians such as audiologists and GPs.
The lower back pain treatments with long-term benefits: new review
A new review by Macquarie University researchers has identified the treatments that may have a long term impact on back pain - and those that don’t.
Online course improves sleep quality by 40 per cent
An online course developed by Macquarie University psychologists that has been proven to help even people with long-term insomnia and other health conditions is now available free Australia-wide.
The gene therapy improving life for MND patients
A revolutionary genetic therapy is bringing rare hope to people who carry a killer gene, leading neurologists to look forward to a future where motor neuron disease (MND) can be prevented.