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Pioneering study on ginseng for lung disease expands
RMIT University's groundbreaking research into the use of the traditional Chinese herb ginseng for the treatment of lung disease has been expanded to new hospitals in Melbourne's north and south.
08/05/2013

Professor to deliver South Africa lecture
RMIT University's Professor Jock McCulloch has been invited to deliver the 2013 AJ Orenstein Memorial Lecture in South Africa.
19/03/2013

Research finds hot way to cure pain
The key to identifying and treating pain may be found in something that does quite the opposite.
25/02/2013

How your mother's diet affects you today
What your mother ate while pregnant could still be affecting your weight today, according to research by RMIT University's Dr Sarah Spencer.
11/02/2013

Bright idea gets a gong
An RMIT University researcher has received recognition from the USA for his work on a computer simulation aimed at helping reduce patient waiting times in hospital.
08/02/2013

Lightening the load of ageing
It has long been known that regular exercise is good for people as they age, but much more needs to be understood about what kinds of exercise work best.
06/02/2013

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