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Research & Clinical News
Glaucoma on the rise as population ages
But only half of Australians with glaucoma know they have the potentially blinding disease, according to an eye expert.
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[Wed 10/03/2010 09:22:24]
Hip fracture rates are dropping
The incidence rate is decreasing more rapidly among older women than older men.
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[Fri 05/03/2010 10:18:21]
Provider takes on advocacy role
A major Victorian aged care organisation has drawn attention to ageist attitudes with the launch of a research paper.
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[Tue 02/03/2010 09:42:51]
Researching grandmothers
A pair of Melbourne academics are conducting a survey to document the experience of contemporary Australian grandmothers.
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[Thu 25/02/2010 12:47:19]
Older men gain from community organisations
Community groups improve wellbeing and create opportunities for learning, according to a new Australian study.
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[Thu 25/02/2010 10:35:50]
The next step in dementia policy
Dementia needs to be seen as a major public health issue, like cancer and heart disease.
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[Mon 22/02/2010 12:50:15]
'Mediterranean diet' protects eye health
An Australian researcher has found that olive oil reduces the risk of the most common cause of poor eyesight in older people.
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[Thu 18/02/2010 12:04:23]
British program halves hospital stays
A study from the University of Kent shows the POPP program could also reduce emergency admissions significantly.
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[Wed 20/01/2010 09:52:42]
Dementia linked to high blood pressure
Women who have high blood pressure in middle age have increased white matter abnormality.
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[Thu 14/01/2010 12:27:42]
"Longevity gene" could halt dementia
American researchers have identified a gene which slows cognitive decline among older people.
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[Thu 14/01/2010 09:45:32]
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