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Category: Research Development

New study reveals the effects of lockdowns in shaping socioeconomic behaviours

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Monash University research has found that campus-wide lockdowns at universities based in Northern China during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted university students’ value of trust, honesty, and creativity—behavioural traits that are crucial for positive socioeconomic development.  Published in the leading science journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Monash researchers Dr Leo Bao and Professor … Continued

MTM Metals Raises $8M to Fast-Track Breakthrough Tech in Critical Metals Recovery

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MTM Critical Metals Limited (ASX: MTM) has successfully secured $8 million in an oversubscribed capital raise, setting the stage for the rapid commercialisation of its Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology. This cutting-edge process could revolutionise metal recovery, addressing critical global supply challenges for strategic metals like gallium, lithium, and palladium. With strong investor support, MTM … Continued

Eastern Health Clinician leading international autoimmune research

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•    Clinical Lead of the Eastern Health Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Service, Dr Katherine Buzzard is co-chair of the scientific leadership group (SLG) leading an international database designed to study real-world outcomes in Myasthenia Gravis (MG) aimed at improving the quality of life for those battling the disease. •    MG is a rare … Continued

New leadership to enhance healthcare in rural Australia

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The National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to announce the appointment of a new Chairperson and Board Members who will guide the organisation towards improved healthcare outcomes for rural communities across Australia.   Heather Keighley, a Lecturer at Flinders University College of Medicine and Public Health in Darwin and a Board member of … Continued

Stroke associated with long-term cognitive decline

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UNDER EMBARGO: 2 October 11am US Eastern time | 3 October 1am Sydney AEST time  New evidence from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) indicates that older adults who experience a stroke for the first time will have substantial immediate and accelerated long term-cognitive decline.  Stroke is a leading cause of disability and dementia … Continued

Welcome funding to care for the rural ageing population

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The Federal Government’s announcement of a $900 million investment to enhance aged care services in rural and remote areas is a vital step towards ensuring that older Australians, regardless of their postcode, can access the high-quality, safe aged care they deserve.   “We know that older people living in rural, regional and remote Australia face … Continued

$1.46 million secured to innovate a reduction in wait times

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•    Eastern Health Professor of Allied Health and Implementation Science, Katherine Harding is finding innovative ways to improve timely specialist care, after successfully securing $1.46 million as part of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Project scheme. •    The WaitLESS project will trial the Specific Timely Assessment Triage (STAT) model … Continued