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New hope for early Alzheimer's alert, and a chance to change course
Healthy people over 65 with a high level of a certain marker in their blood are 35 times more likely to transition to mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s. Macquarie Medical School's Dr David Lovejoy explains the results of his team’s cutting-edge study.
Lessons from pandemics past: COVID-19 won't be the last
Our belief that we’ve won the war against infectious disease is badly misplaced. Emeritus Professor Peter Curson says our best approach is to find more effective ways of coping with pandemics.
Please explain: How concerned should we be about monkeypox?
The World Health Organisation has declared monkeypox to be a global health emergency. Macquarie University infectious diseases expert, Emeritus Professor Peter Curson, explains what you need to know about the disease.
Please explain: Can you get sick from being cold?
Our mothers have always told us to rug up or we’ll catch cold. But will we, really? Dr Heather Knox from MQ Health GP Clinic busts some winter myths.
How can humans keep their dignity, when handing decisions over to AI?
The thorny problem of integrating AI into human healthcare is in the spotlight thanks to a new survey designed to understand the role of dignity in machine-assisted medical treatment.
No hologram doctors any time soon: the future of AI in healthcare
Professor Enrico Coiera predicted 10 years ago that our health system was in risky territory with the soaring digitisation in healthcare. Are those concerns still valid?
How too much screen time is hurting our kids: study
Too much video gaming can have serious behavioural impacts on children and teens, and in extreme cases can lead to missing school and aggressive behavior towards family members, warns Associate Professor Wayne Warburton.
Why even minor cosmetic procedures carry risks
Minor cosmetic procedures like lip fillers may seem safe enough, but there is always the potential for things to go badly wrong. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Associate Professor Gazi Hussain, explains how to reduce your risk.
Protein could provide answers to the cause of dementia
An obscure brain protein has been found by Macquarie University scientists to play a key role in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, with further research now planned to fully investigate its function.
Double risk of some breast surgery complications with non-certified doctors
Specialist surgeons are the only way to go for safe breast implant operations, says Macquarie University Professor Anand Deva.
From Black Death to COVID: Australia's unlearnt lessons
Just 120 years ago, the Black Death jumped ship at Darling Harbour, and the response was eerily familiar. In a new book, Macquarie University infectious diseases expert, Emeritus Professor Peter Curson, looks at what we can learn from the outbreak.
Education the key to reversing binge-drinking culture: new research
Macquarie Business School researchers are investigating how to tackle our nation’s alcohol addiction as figures reveal one in four adults are drinking to excess.