The Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR), run by The Florey, tracks stroke care to ensure hospital patients are receiving timely and effective treatment. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in Australia and those affected can have different outcomes depending on the hospital care they receive. AuSCR’s latest report reveals patients with…
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Using mouse models, Florey researchers have discovered a potential ‘sodium switch’ in a region of the brain that could help regulate salt intake. Their findings suggest there could be a difference between the body’s actual need for sodium and the desire to eat salty food. Understanding this difference could lead to new ways to tackle salt overconsumption and improve health…
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Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting one in 25 people. The severity of epilepsy varies among those living with the condition and can be influenced by genetics, brain function and environmental and personal factors. Experts from The Florey have contributed to international research that has uncovered new genetic insights that could lead to improved diagnosis…
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Dementia describes a group of symptoms that occur when the brain is damaged by disease, affecting a person’s memory, thinking and behaviour. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, is marked by distinctive biological changes in the brain, including the build-up of plaques and tangles. The early stages of Alzheimer's can last 10 to 20 years, often with no noticeable…
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