Health
Australians missing out on “major gap” between innovation and patient care
Promising health tools that seek to predict a person’s risk of serious health problems before they happen are rarely being…
Global stroke rehabilitation standards launched to improve care worldwide
A new international program designed to improve rehabilitation for stroke survivors around the world has been developed by researchers, including…
Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented – but change is needed
Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by tackling modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, low education…
Curtin health research secures $13 million to help young West Aussies
Curtin University health researchers will share in more than $13 million to go towards projects to benefit Western Australian children…
Curtin researchers secure funding to tackle youth health outcomes in WA
Curtin University researchers will examine the ‘partygoing’ behaviours of young people in regional areas, the use of nicotine pouches and…
Rural siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions left to go it alone
New Curtin University-led research has found siblings of people with neurodevelopmental conditions in regional and remote Australia are struggling with…
Study finds dementia risk factors could depend on which country you live in
A new study led by Curtin University has revealed millions of dementia cases across the Western Pacific Region could potentially…
Green spaces may help protect unborn babies from the effects of air pollution during pregnancy, review finds
Living near trees and parks may help protect unborn babies from some of the harmful effects of outdoor air pollution…
Researchers trialling simple oral medicines to combat dementia in diabetes
Curtin University researchers will investigate a promising new approach to preventing cognitive decline and dementia in people living with diabetes,…
Curtin delivers three Aboriginal doctors from Country to clinic
Curtin University has celebrated a powerful milestone this week with the graduation of three Aboriginal doctors, driven by a deep…