Health

A new touch-screen therapy tool could accelerate the recovery of patients who have suffered a stroke and change the way rehabilitation is delivered in hospitals and homes.

Forget kombucha and think bugs – an RMIT expert says we need look towards nutrients and foods that are both kinder to us, and to the planet.

Screening technology to catch Parkinson’s disease in its earliest stages could be available within three years, following an agreement between RMIT University and start-up company Jesse Medical.

The healthcare sector has experienced a significant transformation in past years due to the digitalisation of healthcare services and associated ecosystems, providing both opportunities and challenges when it comes to patient care.

RMIT has partnered with the European Connection Health Alliance (ECHAlliance) for the launch of a digital health ecosystem in Australia that will strengthen the connections between patients, clinicians, researchers, policy makers, technology providers and the community.

A new digital resource has brought together the stories of women experiencing early menopause, helping to inform and support others facing the under-recognised condition.

Researchers have discovered an immune control switch that could protect the brains of premature babies, who often suffer brain injuries when their immune response goes into overdrive.

New software to analyse the clinical data of aged care residents for signs of deteriorating health could reduce emergency hospitalisations and allow more time for end of life plans.