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Deadly disparity
Women are less likely to receive CPR than men.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training could be contributing to inequitable outcomes in cardiac arrest survival. Bond University's Assistant Professor in Medicine Dr Jessica Stokes-Parish has been collaborating with researchers from other universities to examine CPR manikins on the global market.
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Handheld hazards
A Bond University study profiling the microbes on travellers’ mobile phones went viral, with news organisations across the globe reporting the surprising findings. Looking at 20 mobiles phones of foreign delegates attending the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) conference in Sydney, the study uncovered new insights into phone hygiene. We spoke to the researchers about the study, what it means for phone users, and how we can keep our devices safe.
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Are microplastics impacting your health?
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Why Australians aren't eating enough vegetables and what they can do about it
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Salt shake-up: The small swap with a big impact
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Raising stars
Kids shouldn't train like Serena Williams did
Serena Williams. Simone Biles. Tiger Woods. Some of the all-time sporting greats started training almost before they could walk. But is that what's best for our kids and their future success? Dr Justin Keogh and Dr Carl Woods explain.
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Twice shy: Why heart attack survivors need to take back control of their health
Cardiac disease, or CVD, is the leading cause of death and disease globally. Here in Australia, 65,000 people experience a heart attack or unstable angina every year — but many of these are preventable.
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Can anyone be an Olympian?
Actuarial Science student Pierre van der Westhuyzen and his older brother Jean (Class of 2018) were selected in the Australian Sprint Canoe team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bond's Dr Mike Todorovic and Dr Greg Cox have used them as a case study to help us understand the anatomy of an Olympian.
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