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Risk of depression and heart disease linked in women
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- Strep A bacteria, common in children, can lead to serious complications like rheumatic heart disease (RHD) when infections are untreated, especially in communities with limited healthcare access. Professor Mark Walker’s team has made major strides to develop a vaccine.
- Nearly 20 years ago, a family established an endowed fellowship to fund research on brain cancer and pain, inspired by their son and brother’s experience. Their support has enabled impactful work at IMB, into preventing cancer therapy side effects.
- In 2024, the Critical Care Research Group celebrated 20 years of improving outcomes through patient-centric research.
- While significant strides have been made for women in research and leadership, ongoing conversations, inclusive practices, and targeted support are key to accelerating progress toward true gender equity in science and beyond. Article written by IMB PhD student Samara Ranie.
- IMB spin-out Protagonist Therapeutics recently announced exciting news: positive topline results from Phase 3 studies of their psoriasis drug, icotrokinra.
- IMB researchers have discovered a link between the genetic risk of depression and heart disease in women
- Here are some of the stings you might experience this Australian summer and what to do if you get stung
- The anti-inflammatory properties of Australian mussels and abalone could provide new treatments for IBD
- IMB researchers have developed a new class of painkillers based on the 'love' hormone oxytocin to treat pain caused by IBS and IBD
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