Clinical & nursing

Rethinking the cause of Alzheimer's disease

04 July, 2024 | Supplied by: QUT

The 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, 2024

A 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, 2024

A 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 Australia

A 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 Australia

A 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 Australia

A 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 Australia

An action plan will be implemented in South Australia that will see the state become more dementia-friendly.


Memory test and blood sample: early Alzheimer's diagnostics?

26 April, 2024

A 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.


Dementia Australia celebrates 25 years

26 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Dementia Australia

A new report has been released by Dementia Australia, marking 25 years in research support and innovation.


How HIV treatments could help Alzheimer's patients

19 April, 2024

Promising 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 University

A new Australian study has uncovered some surprising factors that may reduce the risk of developing dementia.


Could smartphones detect frontotemporal dementia?

11 April, 2024

New 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, 2024

Fraud, waste and abuse have been uncovered by an ABC Four Corners investigation into Australia's "back pain industry".


Key step uncovered in the wound healing process

04 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash University

Scientists from Monash University have identified a key step in the wound healing process that becomes disabled during the aging process.


The church needs a better understanding of dementia: study

26 March, 2024

More dementia education is needed to assist clergy in supporting those with dementia and their families, a new study shows.


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