Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences News
April 2011
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First lupus breakthrough in 50 years
28 April 2011
The first lupus drug to be developed in over 50 years has been made possible by the research of Professor Fabienne Mackay, Head of the Department of Immunology at Monash University.
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HealthMap: directing HIV patients to better health outcomes
28 April 2011
Two Monash researchers have been awarded $1.5 million in funding to create HealthMat, an online platform that will help people with HIV to better manage their own health.
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Campaign to encourage male health awareness
21 April 2011
A new campaign featuring Richmond Football Club legend Matthew Richardson is being run by Monash University's Andrology Australia to encourage awareness of male reproductive health.
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The Easter bunny and the chocolate conspiracy
18 April 2011
From public health pariah to pin-up bunny? Monash University's public health expert Dr Nathan Grills asks: Would you trust this bunny?
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Easter Bunny deserves diet and eggsercise
18 April 2011
Public health expert Dr Nathan Grills questions the health messages sent by the commercialisation of Easter.
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The road towards digital health records
18 April 2011
Head of the Monash Department of Management, Professor Ian McLoughlin and Rob Wilson of Newcastle University, UK, argue that the National Electronic Health Transition Authority's plans for the move to electronic health records has merit.
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Regenerating interest in science
14 April 2011
Co-founder of the Monash Antibody Technologies Facility (MATF) Michael Spiegel believes developing student interest in science is achievable and that the humble zebra fish has a role to play.
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The high-tech country classroom
14 April 2011
Monash University is using innovative technology to provide a virtual, real-time connection between medical students on work-placement in rural Victoria and teaching staff located at central campuses.
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Quest to improve Malaysian health
8 April 2011
Reducing the escalating rate of chronic illnesses including diabetes and cardiovascular diseases is not an easy task; but this is made harder with diverse choices between modern, traditional and folk medicine.
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Urgent need for Indigenous health resources
8 April 2011
Gregory Phillips is a medical anthropologist and Advisor to the Dean on Indigenous health and discusses the urgent need for more Indigenous health professionals and support services.
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Improving Indigenous health outcomes
8 April 2011
Monash University has launched a new school of Indigenous Health that will assist in bridging the gap between Indigenous Australian health outcomes and the non-Indigenous population.
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Monash HIV research recognised
4 April 2011
Two Monash post-doctoral scientists have received prestigious fellowships from the American Foundation for AIDS research to assist them in developing treatment options for patients.
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