NHMRC
Grant awarded for deprescribing guidelines
A pharmacist has been awarded a $1.5 million Federal Government grant to investigate how to safely reduce inappropriate medications prescribed to older Australians Dr Emily Reeve, a researcher and Lecturer …
‘No reliable evidence’ Australian water fluoridation harmful
Public consultation is being sought on water fluoridation The National Health and Medical Research Council has released for public consultation a draft Public Statement on community water fluoridation. NHMRC says it …
Australia’s largest clinical trial to share in millions
Trial of daily aspirin use for disease prevention in older Australians will receive part of $483 million in grants for health and medical research announced by the Minister for Health …
Studies to investigate wind turbine syndrome
Australians living near wind farms will soon know if wind turbine syndrome could be making them sick. The National Health and Medical Research Council has awarded two grants totalling $3.3 million …
Hunt for dementia genes awarded Government funding
Identifying the right genes involved in dementia could be the breakthrough researchers are looking for to treat the debilitating disease, which is expected to affect 900,000 Australians by 2050. Two …
$5 million plus to Australian researchers: NHMRC
More than $5 million has been awarded to Australian researchers collaborating with international experts to solve global health problems, the NHMRC has announced. The NHMRC announced 11 grants to support …
$5 million in grants to Australian research on type 2 diabetes
Three Australian research teams have been awarded grants as part of a global effort to combat the growing incidence of type 2 diabetes, which affects more than 300 million people …
Lead exposure down: NHMRC
The NHMRC has released a Statement and Information Paper summarising the evidence on the effects of lead on human health: exposure is down, but it’s still harmful. People’s exposure to …
PSA misrepresented on homoeopathy
A recent headline in medical newsletters stating ‘Pharmacists reluctant to give up on homeopathy’ misrepresents the public position of the PSA, the organisation says. The newsletter reports made no reference …
Water fluoridation continued support likely: NHMRC
In response to recent media reports regarding the safety of water fluoridation, the NHMRC has reaffirmed its position on the process. “Fluoridation of drinking water remains the most effective and …
Anne Kelso to head NHMRC
Distinguished medical researcher Professor Anne Kelso AO has been appointed the new CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council. The Minister for Health, Sussan Ley says Professor Kelso …
Dementia priorities under spotlight
A survey commissioned by the National Health and Medical Research Council has revealed that finding ways to prevent dementia, improving diagnosis and better care are considered top priorities for future …