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Rubella is caused by a virus and is usually a mild illness. Rubella is now rare in Australia because we have a vaccine.Symptoms begin like a cold, with a slight fever, sore throat and enlarged glands in the neck. A rash appears 2 to 3 days later, beginning on the face and spreading to the trunk. The spots are pale pink at first and join to form patches. The rash disappears after a few days.
10 of the Best 2005 showcases 10 Australian health and medical research projects chosen from among the thousands of NHMRC-funded medical research projects in Australia.
Some members of the community have raised concerns about the impact on their health while living near a wind farm. This information paper summarises the available evidence on the subject along with key issues raised by the public and the expert community.
Resilience to environmental change, emerging health threats and emergencies was one of NHMRC's strategic priorities for action in 2018–2021. NHMRC delivered on this priority by boosting research capacity and capability through a special initiative that would improve Australia’s preparedness and responsiveness to human health threats from changing environmental conditions and extreme weather events.NHMRC opened a Special initiative in Human Health and Environmental Change on 18 November 2020. Applications closed on 7 April 2021.
Associate Professor Jason Armfield set out to explain the origins of dental fear and to understand why fear of the dentist is a serious psychological problem for many Australians. He developed a ‘dental anxiety scale’ that will help to identify and treat the condition across the world, leading to more people visiting the dentist and better population level oral health.
Frontline care for people experiencing mental health conditions is usually provided by general practitioners (GPs). These conditions – whose total cost to society has been estimated at $10.9 billion per year1 – impact on a person’s physical, social and financial wellbeing, work productivity and more, and when work-related they are particularly complex and challenging to manage.
The following is a summary of the CEO Statement. For detailed information, please check the CEO Statement tab.
10 of the Best NHMRC research projects 2015 describes 10 Australian health and medical research projects chosen from among the thousands of NHMRC-funded medical research projects in Australia.
Purpose The purpose of this statement is to clarify the expectations of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) with respect to the use of smoke inhalation procedures in rodents in NHMRC-funded research. It can also be used by those involved with, or considering, the use of smoke inhalation procedures in rodents in research funded from other sources.
NHMRC sought a review of legal and policy barriers in Australia to promote a competitive and accessible clinical trials sector. This review details current indemnity and insurance arrangements concerning clinical trials across the public and private sectors.
These guidelines aim to protect Australians from threats posed by the recreational use of coastal, estuarine and fresh water environments. These guidelines are currently being updated by NHMRC’s Recreational Water Quality Advisory Committee.
Associate Professor Linda Wakim is focused on using our body’s own immune defence system to improve vaccines by providing longer lasting protection against viruses.