Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
Bondi terror hero Ahmed Al Ahmed faces losing arm as donations pass $1.84m
His migration lawyer Sam Issa told the Sydney Morning Herald the pain had “started to take a toll…
Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system…
1 person seriously injured in Christchurch Akaroa Rd crash involving car and cyclist
One person in a serious condition was transported to hospital by helicopter. The St John spokesperson said one…
Lowering blood sugar reduces heart risk in prediabetes
Lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes. According to King’s College London research, published today in The…
Tianjin grading system improves prognosis prediction in pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is notoriously difficult to treat due to its aggressive nature and limited prognostic tools.…
Increased epicardial fat volume linked to greater myocardial injury after infarction
Increased volume of epicardial adipose tissue, detected by cardiovascular imaging, was found to be associated with greater myocardial…
Quiet Hope: Frank Gehry’s Maggie’s Centre Hong Kong
Maggie’s Centre Hong Kong. Image © Jonathan Yeung, courtesy of Open House Hong Kong & Design Trust Share…
Serious injury after two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29 at Ōmanawa
Two ambulances, one operations manager and one rapid response vehicle responded. Five patients have been assessed at the…
More than 3,000 aged care patients stuck in hospital beds, new national figures show
The states and territories have launched another coordinated attack on the federal government over public hospital funding, unveiling…
Police seek truth on serious injuries to 3-week-old Hutt Valley baby
He said the investigation so far has uncovered “contrasting narratives” on the circumstances surrounding the break. Wescott said…
High BMI and poor physical fitness in adolescence linked to severe bacterial infections in adulthood
High BMI and poor physical fitness during later adolescence increase the risk of both contracting and dying from…