A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia found that Australia's mental health care system is multi-tiered rather than universal, with those living in disadvantaged areas receiving fewer services and from less highly trained providers. The research highlights a disparity in access to psychiatric and clinical psychologis...
A study by the University of Exeter found that black men are less likely to opt for prostate cancer investigation due to fear and perception of severe complications. The research suggests that proactive discussion with doctors and targeted education may help address this issue.
A new image-guided treatment has been shown to provide sustained relief for chronic migraine sufferers, allowing them to require less medication. The treatment involves injecting a numbing agent into the sphenopalatine ganglion, a nerve bundle associated with migraines, and results in a 36% decrease in pain scores.
Researchers utilized ultrasound imaging to treat patients with chronic, refractory plantar fasciopathy, achieving over 90% symptom improvement at six months. The treatment allows for permanent removal of diseased tissue, enabling healthy regrowth and restored normal function.
At SIR 2015, Robert K. Kerlan discussed the need for collaboration between interventional radiologists and the broader medical community to address changing healthcare economics and practices. Kerlan emphasized the field's potential for improving patient care through innovative therapies.
A new study suggests that an excise tax on sugar-sweetened drinks can effectively reduce consumption rates, especially among heavy drinkers. The research found that adding a 20 cents per litre tax was more effective than a sales tax of similar levels in lowering consumption rates.
A team of researchers launched the world's first permanent ship-based labs on board CSIRO's Investigator research vessel, collecting data on atmospheric particles and gases in the Southern Ocean. The labs aim to improve climate modeling and predict future changes to Australian weather and climate.
A study found that only three populations of emperor penguins may have survived the last ice age, with the Ross Sea being a likely refuge for one population. Genetic diversity analysis suggests that conditions were too extreme for large populations to survive during the last ice age.