Health
Leading chair in big data appointed
A new Chair appointment through the Lions Eye Institute and Curtin University will greatly enhance Western Australia’s international competitiveness in…
Most British COVID-19 mourners suffer PTSD symptoms: survey
More than eight out of 10 British people who are seeking support for having lost a loved one to COVID-19…
Digital health technologies to help Aboriginal young people with ear disease
Thanks to funding from the Western Australian Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, Ear Science Institute Australia, in collaboration with…
New nano-gel to protect children receiving chemotherapy from hearing loss
Curtin University researchers will test a new nano-gel they have created to protect children receiving chemotherapy treatment from the common…
Study finds TB treatment during pregnancy is safe for mum and baby
Seven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication…
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…