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YOUR HEALTH

Here’s what we know about these health issues and what we aim to find out

Neurological & Central Nervous System

Neurological & Central Nervous System

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, it regulates and coordinates body activities. Parkinson's and motor neurone disease, stroke or multiple system atrophy can be caused by damage to neurons.

Mental Health & Disorders

Mental Health & Disorders

Mental illness is responsible for one of the largest disease burdens in Australia. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder each affect around 1% of the population. NeuRA has active programs in these areas, as well as childhood developmental disorders such as autism.

Sleep

Sleep

Sleep is controlled by the brain and is essential for human life. Impaired sleep adversely affects every organ in the body. Common sleep disorders like sleep apnoea and insomnia occur when sleep patterns are disrupted.

Injuries & Safety

Injuries & Safety

Injury is a leading cause of death and disability among adults and children in Australia, and globally. Our research programs examine different aspects of injury, developing the evidence needed to turn this around.

Dementia & Ageing

Dementia & Ageing

Neurodegeneration occurs in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, affecting memory and ability to think. We cannot prevent or cure neurodegenerative diseases, and our ability to treat them is limited.

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FEEL THE BUZZ IN THE AIR? US TOO.

Episode 24: Amanda Ayliffe has early on-set Alzheimer's disease. She tells her story

Dennis Frost was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at age 59. In honour of Frontotemporal Awareness Week, he has shared with us some of the impacts the diagnosis has had on his life. Here, he discusses the worry of forgetting family history and what he can pass on to the next generation. How do we live on beyond our own mortality? We […]

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NeuRA BLOG: Broken chains

Help families like the Rushtons and partner with us in conquering dementia.

Sadly, it is important you know that Bob has now passed away. It is an incredibly difficult time for Lisa and her young family. However she still wanted Bob's story shared, becaused with more medical research and awareness, one day no family will have to suffer in the same way. Will you help with a gift today so that one day, children like Stephanie, Amy and Poppy won’t lose their dad in such a horrible way? Your generous gift of: •  $50 could help our researchers work towards gaining a better understanding of the specific clinical features of the different types of dementia. •  $100 could help us improve our understanding of the progression of each type of dementia. •  $150 could help us achieve more accurate future health predictions. Or perhaps you’d like to become a regular donor, and help See it Through to a Cure by making a small monthly donation. Lisa (Bob's widow's) heartfelt comments say it all: “NeuRA’s research is not going to help us. It’s not about us. It’s about ensuring we know enough about the amazing tool we have, our brain, so that we can help ensure people in the future don’t suffer in the same way.” Every gift helps. Please, will you help NeuRA cure dementia?    
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Sleep apnoea not just a problem for obese people

Strategic timing of antiretroviral treatment neurology sub-study

The aim of the Strategic Timing of AntiRetroviral Treatment (START) Neurology trial, is to investigate whether immediate initiation of antiretroviral treatment (ART) is superior to deferral of ART until the CD4+ declines below 350 cells/mm3 on neuropsychological functions.
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