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Our faculty comprises 10 schools and more than 20 departments.
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Spread across several Monash University campuses, the Faculty comprises 29 teaching and clinical centres, and six institutes.
Faculty news
Clues to the link between obesity and liver cancer – and identification of a new risk group
New research from Monash University and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre has found a previously overlooked group of obese people may be at risk of developing deadly liver cancer.
Can aspirin prolong good health? First three ASPREE papers published.
The first three papers arising from the ASPREE study were released this month in NEJM, and the release generated a storm of media interest that kept study leads Professor John McNeil AM and A/Professor Robyn Woods busy for days.
Does having a baby mean your ambitions have to go on hold? Not as far as PhD student Elizabeth Thomas is concerned.
After completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Science degree, Elizabeth Thomas developed an interest in genetics but was eager to break the stereotype by stepping outside of the lab environment and experiencing one-on-one contact with patients.
World first study evaluates low-dose antidepressants for back pain
Back pain is the world’s leading cause of disability, affecting half a billion people worldwide. While there are a variety of treatments available, effective therapies are limited. The use of antidepressants to treat back pain is rapidly increasing, with high doses prescribed for depression and lower doses for chronic pain. However, there is currently a lack of evidence for their effectiveness, particularly for the use of low-doses.
Too many young people live in nursing homes – time to act forum 31/8
More than 6,000 Australians under the age of 65 years live in residential aged care facilities. Five years after the NDIS started there has been just a 5% reduction in the number of young people entering aged care.
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Social media ambassador Tushar shares a snap from a recent visit to Orange World⠀ 🍊⠀ Our third year med students in Mildura recently spent a day there as part of their occupational health module⠀ 🍊⠀ “At Mildura School of Rural Health, we pride ourselves on our clinical skills program. And the oranges even more so.”
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How kindness can make a difference in #cancer care and how hospitals can create a kindness culture… https://t.co/RI5zuDyogW
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Did you know that our Clayton site was originally a group of grassed paddocks? Our campus may have changed a lot since then, but our love of native plants remains. Hope this pop of colour brightens your Monday🏵⠀ 📷 @curiousxcharlie
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Study finds harm risk tool for older patients used by hospitals has limited value @CCSMonash @MonashUni … https://t.co/622uNqtnt8
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Master of Social Work student and social media ambassador Kai shares his advice for final exam prep: “Preparing for a final exam or major essay can be stressful, but don’t spend all of your time in the library or study rooms. A well-balanced study/life schedule can increase ur productivity. So, go out and enjoy the precious sunshine today!”
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Want to see what a typical day looks like for a first year biomed student? Meet Alexandra and peek inside her lectures and PASS (peer assisted study session).⠀ Link to full video in bio.⠀ 📽 @saffur_alexandra
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Study probing the mechanism behind the immunosuppressive powers of mesenchymal #stemcells attracts three-year agree… https://t.co/oDU7o21oXH
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RT @MonashHealth: November is #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth. Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate among all major cancers, wi…