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Thursday, 16 May 2013

Stroke rates decline but many still preventable

The rate of strokes suffered by Australians has dropped over the past 20 years, while strokes caused by an irregular heartbeat now account for one third of all strokes, according to new research led by the University of Adelaide.

The results of a major stroke incidence study are published in this month's issue of the international journal Stroke. The study looked at the number and causes of strokes among 148,000 people living in the western suburbs of Adelaide.

The study, conducted in 2009-2010, found that the incidence of first stroke was 161 per 100,000 people per annum. That's down by almost 10% on a similar population study in Perth in 1989-1990, which found the incidence of first stroke was 178 per 100,000 people. [Full Story]

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Wednesday, 15 May 2013

A carbon economy can help save our species too

Will Australia's biodiversity benefit from the new carbon economy designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Or will bio-'perversities' win the day? [Full Story]

Monday, 13 May 2013

Decoding the secrets of the sacred lotus

University of Adelaide researchers have helped unlock the genetic secrets of one of the world's most unique and culturally significant plants, the sacred lotus. [Full Story]

Friday, 10 May 2013

Stem cell research for new MS treatment

Modified adult stem cells may hold the key to a new treatment for multiple sclerosis, according to University of Adelaide researchers, speaking during 'Kiss Goodbye to MS' month. [Full Story]

Thursday, 9 May 2013

School students need better health and safety education

Occupational health and safety experts at the University of Adelaide have called for a standardised approach to introductory safety education in the State's secondary schools, to better prepare students for the workplace. [Full Story]