Climate changing babies
Climate change could pose a substantial risk to Australians’ reproductive health, even affecting the size of newborns, according to Perth research. Read More...
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Booze bans and WA’s drunk deliveries
As police call for a wider restriction on alcohol sales in WA, particularly in regional and northern towns, new research has emerged tracking the online purchasing behaviour of high-risk drinking West Australians. Read More...
Goldfields’ health hub a game-changer
Curtin University’s new Goldfields’ health hub plans to work closely with healthcare providers such as WACHS and the Royal Flying Doctor Service to deliver education, placements, research and local careers for the regional health workforce. Read More...
Global review reveals ADHD rates in adults
A groundbreaking, Curtin led review of studies involving more than 21 million people worldwide has revealed ADHD impacts more than 3% of the global adult population, putting it on par with several common anxiety disorders such as PTSD and panic attacks. Read More...
Senate report on concussion released
The Senate has tabled its report on concussions and repeated head trauma in sport, including 13 recommendations for addressing the issue, including improvements to data collection on sports injuries, additional research pathways, and increased education for the community and healthcare practitioners. Read More...
Dad’s mental impact
A Curtin University-led meta-analysis has confirmed there is a significant link between a father’s depression and an increased risk of mental health issues in their children. Read More...
Healthcare’s mental meltdown
Research led by Curtin University has found that better solutions are desperately needed for Australia’s over-stressed care workforce, with poor work relationships and unmanageable demands taking their toll. Read More...
Child maltreatment a major risk in Australia
While the adverse impacts of child maltreatment have been recognised for many years, only recently have we begun to incorporate trauma-informed approaches into medical care. Read More...