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Tighten Cosmetic Procedure Rules to Cut Harm
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (288+ words) The rise in invasive cosmetic procedures demands tighter regulation, better consumer protection, and greater awareness to protect patient safety and reduce cosmetic tourism, argue experts in The BMJ today. The global market for cosmetic procedures is growing rapidly and is…...
Global Consortium Targets Elderly Care in East Kalimantan
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (263+ words) Global Consortium Targets Elderly Care in East Kalimantan'Mirage News Dr. Santy Kouwagam has successfully formed an interdisciplinary international consortium to address critical healthcare gaps for older adults in indigenous Dayak communities. The project, titled "Harmonizing Local Knowledge for Sustainable Elderly…...
New Infection Control Material Balances Potency, Durability
9+ hour, 2+ min ago (303+ words) Door handles, train straps, and touchscreens at convenience stores-these are surfaces we touch every day. Invisible viruses may linger on them. Although regular disinfection helps, it is not easy to keep up continuously. Wouldn't it be reassuring if there were…...
Grants Support Work Of WA Animal Welfare Groups
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (438+ words) Animal welfare grants of up to $50,000 have been awarded to 33 recipients across the State as part of the Cook Government's ongoing commitment to supporting the care and wellbeing of pets and wildlife in need. Almost $1 million in grants has been…...
Free Mental Health Care At Home In Melbourne's West
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (295+ words) Victorians in Melbourne's west can now access more free mental health care in the comfort of their own home. The Allan Labor Government has backed another home-based care program, this time to be delivered by Western Health. 10 Hospital in the…...
ADHD, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Gap for Youth
16+ hour, 56+ min ago (354+ words) ADHD, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Gap for Youth'Mirage News Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 12%-13% of adolescents in the United States, according to some studies. The pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity can interfere with daily…...
Recent Infection Doubles Risk Of Childhood Stroke
12+ hour, 24+ min ago (190+ words) New Monash University-led research has for the first time in Australia found that children with an infection in the past 60 days had roughly twice the risk of stroke. Research lead, Dr Lachlan Dalli, from the School of Clinical Sciences at…...
Portsmouth Scientist Wins £713K for 3D Cancer Imaging
23+ hour, 46+ min ago (544+ words) University of Portsmouth project aims to develop a new technology that will allow researchers to look inside cancer cells using more detailed 3D imaging to get valuable insights into the disease. Dr Priyanka Dey , Assistant Professor in Bioanalytical Chemistry in the…...
UBC Unveils Gateway Health Hub for Student Wellness
16+ hour, 6+ min ago (446+ words) In survey after survey, UBC students say mental health and wellbeing is their No. 1 priority. "Exam stress, financial stress, global events and challenges unique to individuals all contribute to what can be tough times for students working towards degrees at…...
$22.4M Grant Boosts Lymphatic Pumping Drug Research
23+ hour, 8+ min ago (644+ words) Monash University is partnering with the University of Missouri and the University of Pennsylvania to develop first-in-class medicines designed to reverse poor lymphatic vessel contraction and transport function, backed by an up to $22.4 million AUD award from the Advanced Research…...