News: medical research

Examining the Wim Hof Method’s effect on endometriosis pain

A woman sits in a bath of ice while practising the Wim Hof Method.

The efficacy of the Wim Hof Method (WHM) in relation to endometriosis will be explored in a pilot trial at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±. 

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University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± leads world first trial of new heart device

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University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± Professor Prash Sanders has carried out the first global trial of a new device to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation.

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Devastating causes of childhood dementia revealed

Photo of Renee, Hollie, Austin and Hudson. Renee is mother to Hollie, Austin and Hudson who all have childhood dementia.

It is a heartbreaking condition that robs children of their ability to walk, talk and recognise their loved ones and now the latest research has revealed the true impact of childhood dementia globally.

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Closing in on cure for common leukaemia

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A groundbreaking leukaemia test can help identify patients who are strong candidates for lifelong treatment free remission (TFR) – meaning they are effectively cured of the disease.

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Survey gathers insights into withdrawal effects from stopping antidepressants

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University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± researchers are taking a closer look at the problems some people experience when stopping antidepressants, with the aim of using the research to improve services and supports for patients.

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$2.2m for donor milk trial for pre-term babies

Photo of Mandy Sampson and family. Mandy is the mother of twins who received donor milk as part  of the gift trial.

More than 2000 pre-term babies will participate in a donor breast milk trial funded as part of a $73 million National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies (CTCS) Grant round.

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