Research translation

From labs to clinics to real-world outcomes in healthcare settings, homes and in policy; read about some of the research making an impact across the research translation pathway.

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Sleep trial tests preventable risk factors for dementia

There are currently no known cures for many neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s. However, a large body of research has demonstrated that some risk factors of cognitive decline can be controlled. One begins with sleep.

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First national memory clinic guidelines to support dementia diagnosis

With 30% of dementias misdiagnosed in primary care, a new set of national clicinal guidelines aims to improve diagnosis and aftercare for families affected by dementia.

Gambling and betting after COVID-19

Venue closures offer a chance to seek help to break harmful habits but in the past, financial stimulus packages have increased gambling spending. Join this online research to help us track gambling and betting in the wake of COVID-19.

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3.4 million for NHMRC mental health technology trial

With a $3.4 million NHMRC grant, BMC researchers will be able to offer clinicians the resources to provide more individualised, measurement-based care to young people in the early stages of major anxiety, depressive or other mood disorders.