Spider venom drug start up success
The drug candidate, which was developed by a University of Queensland research team, uses a molecule found in the venom…
Heart & Lung
New WHO guidelines to better treat and manage childhood pneumonia
A major review into childhood pneumonia by researchers from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne will inform new World…
First treatment for ‘broken heart syndrome’ trialled
The first ever treatment for broken heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is to be trialled by researchers at…
Glasto: the dangers of mixing drugs
Glastonbury Festival: Expert issues warning about the dangers of mixing drugs: last year it was reported that the river that runs…
There is no such thing as a simple faint
One in two of us will faint at some time in our life and think nothing of it; for others…
Raising awareness of little-known heart rhythm disorder that affects millions
The non-profit organization Arrhythmia Alliance hosted an award ceremony at The Palace of Westminster, London, UK during World Heart Rhythm Week…
“A defibrillator saved my life”
“A defibrillator saved my life” - Three times Ryder Cup Captain, Bernard Gallacher OBE is calling for defibrillators to become…
Repeated weight loss attempts no guarantee
Repeated weight loss attempts do not guarantee the best outcome: Individuals who had repeatedly attempted to lose weight had higher…
World No Tobacco Day marks continued destruction
World No Tobacco Day marks continued destruction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has today revealed new information on the extent…
Blood pressure pills and breast cancer study
Curtin University researchers will examine if the long-term use of a popular blood pressure medication increased the risk of breast…