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Syphilis epidemic evolving at an alarming rate

A 220 per cent spike in syphilis infections in women has experts warning an 'epidemic' is in place and swift action is required to bring it under control.
17 May, 2021 Clinical Sciences - The Alfred

MRFF grants propel medical research

As part of this year’s federal Government budget announcement, Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has secured Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) research funding in areas relating to maternal health, rare cancer and diseases,
17 May, 2021 Research

What is repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and how does it actually work?

A line in this week’s federal budget allocating A$288.5 million to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) therapy might pass most people by.
13 May, 2021 Clinical Sciences - The Alfred

Planetary health - what is it and why is it important?

There is no doubt that our planet and its climate are changing as a result of human actions. We're now faced with more extreme weather events, declining biodiversity, and increasing degradation and pollution of natural environments.
12 May, 2021 Clinical Sciences - The Alfred

Drug treatment benefit for pregnant women with multiple sclerosis

A recent study by Monash University has highlighted the benefit for pregnant women with MS who continue with a disease modifying treatment during and after pregnancy.
30 April, 2021 Clinical Sciences - The Alfred

Researchers find a way to mend broken hearts

A Monash University study has uncovered for the first time a way to prevent and reverse damage caused by broken-heart syndrome, also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
20 April, 2021 Clinical Sciences - The Alfred

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and immunisation

People with multiple sclerosis, their immune system status, and vaccinations
19 April, 2021 Clinical Sciences - The Alfred

Acute stroke treatment improved by adding emergency pharmacist to the team

Acute stroke callout team care is more rapid when an emergency pharmacist is included.
19 April, 2021 Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences

Portable pocket-sized device puts molecular testing at your fingertips

Monash University researchers have developed a small, pocket-sized device that can perform molecular testing within minutes.
9 April, 2021 Clinical Sciences - The Alfred