How a new discovery could improve Alzheimer's drugs
18 July, 2024 | Supplied by: CSIROAustralian scientists have made a significant discovery that could enhance the effectiveness of drugs currently used to manage Alzheimer's.
Knee osteoarthritis and inactivity: the painful truth
05 July, 2024 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaOnly one in 10 people with knee osteoarthritis regularly exercise, with many believing that activity is dangerous for their joints.
Rethinking the cause of Alzheimer's disease
04 July, 2024 | Supplied by: QUTThe accepted view as to what causes Alzheimer's disease has been questioned by a new QUT study.
How gene targeting could help to treat osteoporosis
20 June, 2024A new study has uncovered a promising gene that could be targeted when devising new treatments for osteoporosis.
Predicting dementia nine years before diagnosis
13 June, 2024A new test can predict the onset of dementia with 80% accuracy, according to researchers at Queen Mary University of London.
Online dementia course launched for volunteers
31 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia Training AustraliaA free online training course has been launched by Dementia Training Australia to help address the rise in dementia cases.
Using VR de-escalating training for dementia education
24 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia AustraliaA new virtual reality training workshop has been launched to help with de-escalating a behavioural emergency for dementia patients.
How harmful gut bacteria trigger Alzheimer's
22 May, 2024 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaA growing body of evidence now suggests that it is not only age — but also diet — that affects the brain.
SA dementia-friendly action plan to roll out
03 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia AustraliaAn action plan will be implemented in South Australia that will see the state become more dementia-friendly.
Dementia Australia celebrates 25 years
26 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia AustraliaA new report has been released by Dementia Australia, marking 25 years in research support and innovation.
Memory test and blood sample: early Alzheimer's diagnostics?
26 April, 2024A new study at the University of Gothenburg is testing the potential for a digital memory test and a blood sample to identify early Alzheimer's disease.
How HIV treatments could help Alzheimer's patients
19 April, 2024Promising real-world links between common HIV drugs and a reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s disease have been uncovered by scientists.
Surprising things that may reduce dementia risk factors
19 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA new Australian study has uncovered some surprising factors that may reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Could smartphones detect frontotemporal dementia?
11 April, 2024New research suggests that smartphone cognitive testing could detect early signs of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in those who carry the gene.
Serious risks to back pain patients, investigation finds
10 April, 2024Fraud, waste and abuse have been uncovered by an ABC Four Corners investigation into Australia's "back pain industry".
