Latest Hospital Research Foundation News

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic show promise for more than weight loss. But what’s science vs hype?
$1.2 million investment to tackle loneliness and strengthen men’s mental health
National Rugby League Magic Round to give kids cancer the boot
New program to support bereaved parents through early pregnancy loss
Largest ever Parkinson’s study shows how symptoms differ between men and women
Coles launches appeal to help sick kids with more ways to give
Nutritious school-provided lunches top of the menu for Australian parents
Ross River Virus Linked To Warmer Temperatures
Summer Mozzie Warning – Ross River Virus risk linked to warmer temperatures
Cup Of Coffee Reduces Risk Of Irregular Heartbeat
How scientists are hacking bacteria to treat cancer, self-destruct, then vanish without a trace
Common heartburn and blood pressure medicines linked to adverse breast cancer outcomes
New Development Could Supercharge Prostate Cancer Treatment
Nurses Step Up To Tackle Australia’s Skin Cancer Crisis
Dementia Is Now Leading Cause Of Death In Australia
$4 million to enhance child health and personalised medicine in WA
Family-focused programs insufficient to prevent obesity in childhood
$1.9M funding to transform alcohol treatment with national brain training therapy implementation trial
Help Create World-first Long COVID Diagnostic Test
Musculoskeletal team to study online ‘prehabilitation’ in common spinal surgery
Cancer immunotherapy shows promise for transplant patients
Military Discharge Is Time Of Challenge And Opportunity
‘Like an underwater bushfire’: SA’s marine algal bloom is still killing almost everything in its path
Australia’s charity sector is growing – but many smaller charities are doing it tough
Breakthrough Tasmanian research strives to make dialysis safer
Too many people with back pain call ambulances or visit the ED. Here’s why that’s a problem
New study amplifies rural voices to improve palliative care at end-of-life
What’s the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
New $3.5 million funding pool available for medical research grants
Women Veterans Need Support
People are getting costly stem cell injections for knee osteoarthritis. But we don’t know if they work
The Power of Her: South Australians who champion girls and women in sport recognised
Magnetic Approach To Chemo-induced Neuropathy
Specialist nurses helping hundreds of South Australians with Parkinson’s
Diabetes And Heart Disease Researchers Funded
Recruiting begins for final phase of AVOID frailty study
ADHD medications affect children’s appetites. Here’s how to manage this
Many people don’t measure their blood pressure properly at home – here’s how to get accurate readings
$275,000 grant for life-changing program for service men and women
Significant funding partnership to drive medical research in WA
Cancer while pregnant is rare, but is becoming more common. Here’s what researchers think is behind the rise
UniSA research gives voice to rural people in palliative care
Mounjaro is more effective for weight loss than Ozempic. So how does it work? And why does it cost so much?
Assessing What Makes Reasonable Decision With AI
Lighting Way With Accurate And Safe 3D Embryo Imaging
An unbroken night’s sleep is a myth. Here’s what good sleep looks like
Promising Treatment For Incurable Prostate Cancer
Under the radar men’s health red flags may point to heart problems