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13 September 2024
Antidepressants prescribed for pain in older adults despite weak evidence of effectiveness
University of Sydney research has found people over 65 are being prescribed antidepressants as pain treatment based on international guidelines that use limited evidence.
12 September 2024
Making headway in dementia research
During Dementia Action Week in Australia we highlight the superstars of the Sydney Dementia Network
09 September 2024
Partnerships for disease prevention in Vietnam announced
The Sydney Vietnam Institute event highlighted the vital work undertaken by University of Sydney researchers in public health and training 'animal disease detectives' in South-East Asia.
09 September 2024
Indian and Australian health leaders to develop One Health program
The University of Sydney's $100,000 commitment towards research with the Public Health Foundation of India will allow leading public health researchers in Australia and India to work together on pressing health issues including antibiotic resistance and the rise of infectious diseases.
09 September 2024
How parents can help their children have a positive relationship with food, exercise and sleep
Providing your kids with the best start in life begins with you, and leading health expert Dr Nick Fuller has distilled his years of research into six essential steps to total family wellness.