News
Supporting the supporters of loved ones who use Ice
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
A resilience and well-being program designed to help family and friends supporting loved ones who use crystal methamphetamine is set for a major expansion.
Young veterans’ alcohol use and mental health focus of new research
Friday, 9 November 2018
An online research trial is set to investigate the best methods to support young Australian veterans who drink alcohol and experience depressive symptoms.
Brain fertiliser nurtures new hope for stroke survivors
Friday, 12 October 2018
A hormone already at our fingertips could provide a simple answer for a first-of-its-kind treatment to promote ‘brain fertilisers’ and significantly improve quality of life for stroke survivors, potentially even months or years after experiencing a stroke.
Fulbright scholarships to enhance health research
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Two researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) have received prestigious international scholarships through the Fulbright Program to further their research in the field of health.
New rules to tackle concussion in NSW sports
Friday, 16 February 2018
University of Newcastle (UON) Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr Andrew Gardner, will play a key role in protecting Australian athletes from concussion on the field, with new state-wide guidelines announced today.
Australia sets the standard in stroke treatment and care
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Australian stroke patients are set to receive the latest and world’s best stroke treatment and care following the launch of new Clinical Guidelines for Stroke Management at Parliament House.
Drug provides new awakening for fatigued stroke survivors
Friday, 5 May 2017
An anti-fatigue therapy has yielded a significant reduction in chronic tiredness for stroke survivors involved in a 15-month clinical trial at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, with transformative quality-of-life benefits for many of the participants.
Hunter to test stroke detector
Thursday, 2 March 2017
With an acute stroke occurring every 10 minutes in Australia, a revolutionary timesaving diagnostic device called the Stroke Finder helmet is being trialled by the Hunter Medical Research Institute for the first time.