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Urgent call to declare hearing loss a public health issue
With a lack of screening, hearing loss in Australian children and adults is going undiagnosed, but that could change if we shifted our thinking and reclassified it as a public health issue, argue Macquarie University researchers.
Miniature brains offer new directions in dementia research
VIDEO: The formidable husband and wife research team of Lars Ittner and Yazi Ke have discovered a way to make a thousand 'mini brains' at a time, inspiring hope of new discoveries about dementia.
How to prevent and recover from sports injuries
Whether we play at a social or elite level, most of us have had a sporting injury. MQ Health Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Chris Wynne explains how to recover from injuries and prevent them from happening.
Heavy impact of mental health disorders on school completion rates
Both boys and girls with a single mental health disorder have a three times higher risk of not completing Year 12 when compared to their peers, new Macquarie University research has found.
New approach to detection, treatment of early lung cancer
A new clinic at Macquarie University Hospital aims to provide faster, more effective screening of chest X-ray and CT abnormalities, to enable the earlier diagnosis and treatment of potential lung cancer.
Firefighters fund new clinical trial for MND therapy
Five new clinical trials will take place in the next two years for new drugs to potentially improve survival times for sufferers of motor neuron disease – partly funded by supporters such as the Firefighters #1504forMND challenge.
Please explain: What is ASMR?
Autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, has taken YouTube and TikTok by storm. But what is it and what other uses could it have? Dr Natalie Roberts from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University explains.
Seven ways to stave off dementia
There are many things we can do to protect our brains and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Professor Viviana Wuthrich shares her seven top tips for keeping our brains healthy for as long as possible.
How music is helping children with hearing loss
New Macquarie University research has revealed how singing, dancing and playing musical instruments has an array of important benefits for children with hearing impairments.
What could the hospital of the future look like?
Artificial intelligence will not be replacing our doctors, nurses and carers, but it does have great potential to assist them. Associate Professor Farah Magrabi of the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University explains how we might experience healthcare in the 2030s.
Common disinfectant may lead to superbug mutation
Householders are being urged to reconsider their use of antibacterial cleaners in the wake of Macquarie University research findings that a commonly-used disinfectant may be promoting antiobiotic resistance.
Please explain: What is a booster and why do I need one?
A high COVID-19 vaccination rate is allowing even the hardest-hit Australian states to begin to return to normal. But why do we need a third shot? Professor Janaki Amin, from the Macquarie University Department of Health Systems and Population, explains.