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Narcolepsy in Australia – problems and solutions
Media / Sleep
Nov 03, 2021

Narcolepsy in Australia – problems and solutions

Australia's approach to narcolepsy management is 'manifestly inadequate'

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Dust mites: what are they and why are we so allergic to them?
Media / Respiratory
Oct 14, 2021

Dust mites: what are they and why are we so allergic to them?

Euan Tovey talks to ABC Radio all about dust mites.

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Insomnia app even better with sleep tracker
Media / Sleep
Sep 17, 2021

Insomnia app even better with sleep tracker

Our latest research shows one way to make sleep apps work even better.

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Sleep hormone anti-dementia research study
Media / Sleep
Jun 05, 2021

Sleep hormone anti-dementia research study

Can a sleep hormone improve cognitive functioning in older people?

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ABC Radio Sydney - Insomnia
Media / Sleep
Mar 17, 2021

ABC Radio Sydney - Insomnia

Christopher Gordon talks to ABC Radio about how to get a good night's sleep.

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Three ways other than Facebook to stay in touch with our work
Media
Feb 18, 2021

3 ways other than Facebook to follow us

Our Facebook page has been banned. But there's other ways to stay in touch.

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Australian study shows working in pyjamas does not hurt productivity
Media
Dec 15, 2020

Working in pyjamas does not hurt productivity

A new study by the Woolcock, University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney

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Hay Fever Nothing to Sneeze at: Specialists
Media / Respiratory
Dec 08, 2020

Hay Fever Nothing to Sneeze at: Specialists

Half of children and teenagers with hay fever don’t have their sniffles under control

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Study Investigates Why Some Snorers Get Off Lightly
Media
Nov 25, 2020

Study: Why Some Snorers Get Off Lightly

New research is set to reveal why some people with OSA struggle with daytime brain fog

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Combo inhaler protects mild asthmatics from attacks: Study
Media
Oct 13, 2020

Combo inhaler protects from mild asthma attacks

Aussies with mild asthma can manage severe asthma exacerbations with combo inhaler

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9 News: Researchers trial masks as bush smoke shields
Media
Oct 06, 2020

Researchers trial masks as bush smoke shields

9 News: People with asthma will be donning COVID-19 type face masks this bushfire season

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9 News: Poor home lighting dims alertness, experts warn
Media
Sep 21, 2020

Poor home lighting dims alertness experts warn

Sleep specialists are concerned workers are not getting the bright light needed

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9 and 10 News: A new asthma inhaler has been added to the PBS
Media
Sep 02, 2020

A new asthma inhaler has been added to the PBS

The start of spring means more pollen in the air, which is bad news for asthma sufferers

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9 News: Common sleeping aid melatonin could soon be available at chemist without a prescription
Media
Aug 27, 2020

Common sleeping aid melatonin soon available

A common medication used to treat insomnia could soon be available over the counter

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Stop cleaning for a minute and listen: COVID is mostly airborne
Covid / Media
Aug 18, 2020

Stop cleaning for a
minute and listen

For many of us, our first response was to obsessively wash our hands following public advice

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How to isolate an infected person at home
Media
Aug 03, 2020

How to isolate an infected person at home

Five months into a coronavirus pandemic - there's no certainty how this will play out

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TEN News: Cleaners suit up for COVID-19 fogging
Covid / Media
May 01, 2020

TEN News: Cleaners suit up for COVID-19 fogging

A specialised cleaning team has been sanitising areas against COVID-19 with chemical fogging

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ABC News: How does poor air quality from bushfire smoke affect our health?
Media / Respiratory
Dec 04, 2019

How does bushfire smoke affect our health?

ABC News interview how poor air quality from bushfire smoke does affect our health

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The Today Show: Sleep Investigation at the Woolcock
Media / Sleep
Oct 07, 2019

Sleep Investigation at the Woolcock

Getting enough sleep can be challenging - see what it's like in a sleep study at the Woolcock

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Australian Trial Halves TB: Study
Media / Respiratory
Oct 03, 2019

Australian Trial Halves Tuberculosis

Annual community-wide screening for tuberculosis almost halves the number of cases

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Channel 9 News: New mild asthma medication
Media / Respiratory
Sep 06, 2019

9 News: New mild asthma medication

Combination inhaled treatment recently registered for adults & adolescents with milder asthma

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The Today Show: New asthma treatment available for mild sufferers
Media / Respiratory
Sep 05, 2019

New asthma treatment for mild sufferers

Potential life-saving news for the 2.7 million Australians living with mild asthma

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Study Paints Grim Picture of Puffer Use
Media / Respiratory
Aug 15, 2019

Study Paints Grim Picture of Puffer Use

Australian asthmatics are overusing reliever medication, according to new research

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Prime 7 News: Sleeping Brain Offers Vital Dementia Clues
Media / Sleep
Aug 06, 2019

Sleeping Brain Offers Vital Dementia Clues

Your memory not what it used to be? Your sleeping brain could be to blame, Aussie researchers believe

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GINA 2019 Pocket Guide and new Severe Asthma Guide (ver2.0)
Media / Respiratory
Apr 12, 2019

2019 Pocket Guide & new Severe Asthma Guide

GINA release the 2019 updates to the Pocket Guide for Asthma Management and Prevention

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