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Less than a third of Australians with lived experience of anorexia nervosa under medical care: interim study findings – May 28, 2016
Scientists seeking NSW volunteers to complete Aussie recruitment of world’s largest anorexia nervosa genetics study Interim data from the world’s largest and most rigorous genetic investigation into anorexia nervosa reveal less than a third of Australian study participants are under the care of a medical professional, with fasting and exercise their most common methods of…
Read MoreNTL Media Alert: Less than a third of Australians with lived experience of anorexia nervosa under medical care: release of interim study findings – April 26, 2016
NTL MEDIA ALERT Less than a third of Australians with lived experience of anorexia nervosa under medical care: release of interim study findings Tomorrow (Wednesday, April 27, 2016), scientists will release interim data from the world’s largest and most rigorous genetic investigation into anorexia nervosa, revealing less than a third of Australian study participants…
Read More‘Healthier Medicare’ package set to overhaul treatment for Aussies living with chronic illness – April 11, 2016
One in five Australians battling chronic illness is celebrating the Federal Government’s trial of the ‘Healthier Medicare’ package, released Thursday, March 31, 2016. Set to launch in July, 2017, the package aims to support people living with chronic illnesses, by offering them a more consistent treatment plan with access to a regular GP. The initial…
Read MoreHealth Minister unveils Medical Research Future Fund board – April 4, 2016
Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Sussan Ley MP, is set to unveil a new advisory board today to advise the Government on how to invest distributions from the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). An Abbott government policy designed to heighten Australia’s involvement in medical research – the largest of its kind to date…
Read MoreUnderstanding genes key to eliminating deaths from anorexia nervosa – Tues, March 22, 2016
New Zealand scientists are calling for volunteers either living with, or having recovered from anorexia nervosa, to enrol in the world’s largest and most rigorous genetic investigation into the illness. The call coincides with the release of new research revealing strong genetic links between anorexia nervosa and suicide attempts,1 with suicide implicated in a staggering…
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