Health
Curtin-developed wearable sensor finds dancers are dancing through pain
A new Curtin-developed wearable sensor system has tracked the movement of dancers, providing valuable insights into how they adapt to…
People in prisons left behind in drive to reach universal healthcare goals
An international study of global progress in reaching World Health Organisation (WHO) goals in the provision of universal healthcare coverage…
Study tests link between common blood pressure pills and breast cancer
Curtin University researchers will examine if the long-term use of a popular blood pressure medication increased the risk of breast…
App to enable early diagnosis and intervention for speech impairment
Curtin researchers will investigate the use of a web-based assessment application for the early and accurate detection of speech impairment,…
New health professional training blueprint to transform chronic pain care
Researchers have developed a new national blueprint to help health professionals support the one in five Australians living with chronic…
‘Virtual clinician and coach’ to help young people with chronic pain
Curtin researchers will develop a system that uses artificial intelligence to provide fast and personalised care for young people living…
Mobile device use can help or hinder bonding with babies in the womb
New Curtin research has found how and why parents used mobile devices during pregnancy was an important factor in whether…
Federal funding boost for Curtin project to help at-risk youth
A Curtin University youth crime prevention project will receive almost $1.5 million in federal funding announced today by Federal Minister…
Renowned specialist and health leader named new Curtin Dean of Medicine
Prominent obstetrics and gynaecology consultant and health services management professional, Professor Julie Quinlivan, has been appointed Curtin University’s new Dean…
Nine out of 10 Aussies have low vitamin D intakes, Curtin study shows
A new Curtin University study has found 95 per cent of Australians have low vitamin D intakes, with researchers recommending…