The Australian arts sector faces significant challenges, including a lack of national cultural policy and disruption from changing governments. Experts suggest talent development, audience engagement, innovation, and new income streams are key to reinvigorating the sector.
The ICON8 trial confirms standard dosing of paclitaxel is safe and effective for European patients with ovarian cancer. The study found no benefit to dose-dense regimens in terms of progression-free survival, but noted a slight increase in grade 3-4 toxicity.
A pilot study found changes in blood-based miRNAs associated with gene regulation in veterans affected with combat-related PTSD. The research suggests that these molecules could serve as candidate biomarkers for screening and understanding trauma-related psychiatric disorders.
Scientists at the University of Sussex have developed a new algorithm that enables smartwatches to detect and record daily human activities in real-time. The algorithm outperforms existing approaches by tracking ongoing activity and paying attention to transitions, providing a more accurate picture of daily life.
A recent study published in the BMJ Journal of Sexually Transmitted Infections warns of the rapid increase in drug resistance of Mycoplasma genitalium (MG), a common sexually transmitted infection. The study suggests that reducing azithromycin use, currently used to treat MG, is necessary to mitigate this issue.
Research found that long-term heavy alcohol use affects male and female brains differently, with males showing more pronounced changes in electrical activity. The study suggests a possible mechanism for gender differences in alcohol response, highlighting the need for personalized treatment approaches.
Researchers found that antivenoms produced using snakes from one region may perform poorly or fail completely against the same species of snakes from other regions. The study highlights a significant public health concern, with snakebites affecting millions globally and accounting for thousands of deaths annually.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have discovered the role of matrix protein Pif80 in nacre formation, a biomineral with exceptional fracture resistance. The study sheds light on the biomimetic materials that can be created using nacre properties.