A new report sheds light on diabetes risks and the precinct acknowledges Reconciliation Week – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance.
A new report by the Baker Institute reveals the significant shadow cast by type 2 diabetes.
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Diabetes dramatically increases dementia risk, doubles chance of some cancers
Australians living with type 2 diabetes have a 60 per cent higher chance of developing dementia than those without diabetes, and are twice as likely to develop some types of cancer, according to a new report analysing the full impact of the condition.
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Type 2 diabetes dramatically heightens dementia, cancer risk — The Sydney Morning Herald
New research from Melbourne’s Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute suggests Australians with type 2 diabetes are up to three times more likely be diagnosed with some of the most deadly types of cancers and up to 60 per cent more likely to develop dementia than the general population.
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Burnet Institute
Global COVID-19 pandemic: latest
Burnet’s researchers and public heath experts are supporting the COVID-19 response in Australia and globally across many projects and activities. Find out the latest updates.
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National Reconciliation Week: In This Together
In National Reconciliation Week 2020, we acknowledge that reconciliation must be an ongoing and everyday journey for all of us.
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Focus on research into COVID-19 impact on drug use
Surveillance and research are needed to assess the impacts of COVID?19 interventions on drug use and related harms in Australia.
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Victoria leading the way on COVID-19 research
VicAAMRI praises Victorian Government for responsiveness and cooperation with medical research sector amidst pandemic.
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