2+ hour, 21+ min ago   (641+ words) Working as a Grade 2 rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Monash Health, Jessica Faruggia held a specific interest in orthopaedics and patients with persistent pain. “The coursework was rigorous and encouraged me to think critically about assessment and management strategies for musculoskeletal…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (260+ words) AusAlert will be a fast and reliable way to help people be informed and better prepared during local and national emergencies, such as bushfires, severe weather and public health emergencies. Before AusAlert becomes operational in October 2026, it will be tested…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (91+ words) La Trobe University This paper examines the use of genograms through First Nations perspectives, offering critical insights into relational practice and cultural responsiveness in family therapy. Culturally responsive tools are essential for effective family therapy. Re‑thinking foundational practices like…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (276+ words) Ahead of the inaugural Holsworth Oration, Professor Michael Kingsley unpacks why optimising exercise as medicine could transform health outcomes. How can we ensure people receive the full health benefits of exercise? According to Professor Michael Kingsley, the answer lies not…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (314+ words) La Trobe University $2.8m boost to advance sepsis research La Trobe University researchers have received a major funding boost of approximately AUD$2.8 million to continue research to tackle sepsis – a major global health challenge The funding, provided by Coefficient Giving, will…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (405+ words) A major new health clinic has opened at La Trobe University, expanding access to allied health services in Melbourne’s north while helping to address Australia’s continuing critical health workforce shortage. “Australia is facing a serious shortage of health professionals and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (606+ words) In this LIMS Explains, PhD researcher Stephanie Rutter and Professor Ivan Poon explore how Large EVs help to keep our bodies healthy, cell by cell. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are tiny, membrane‑covered packets released by cells. Cells produce them when…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (188+ words) Men’s Health Week (15th-21st June) is a yearly event highlighting the importance of men’s mental &physical wellbeing and the preventable health issues among men and boys. This year’s theme focuses on guys looking after themselves with the ‘see a GP’ campaign....

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (259+ words) Research from Professor Hylton Menz is improving treatment options for older people with foot conditions. Internationally recognised as a leading researcher in foot health, Professor Hylton Menz is working to better understand and improve foot conditions in older people. “Foot…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (639+ words) Professor Jason Payne is turning opportunity into impact as he leads one of the world’s premier cancer centres with courage and an open mind. Each day Professor Jason Payne explores innovative solutions to improving patient outcomes as Chief Executive of…...