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New blood test to aid liver disease treatment
A new study by the Centenary Institute and the Sydney Local Health District has found that a specialised blood test can detect alcohol use in people with liver disease far more accurately than commonly used biomarker tests or patient self-reports. The breakthrough could help clinicians make better treatment decisions and guide eligibility for liver transplants.Date
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Progress and challenges in eye disease at Science for Sight
The Centenary Institute recently hosted Science for Sight: Shaping the Future of Eye Health, a community event designed to raise awareness of eye disease and its impact on people’s lives. The program focused on keratoconus, limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) and dry eye syndrome, bringing together the latest in medical research with personal stories of lived experience.Date -
Nasal vaccine offers new approach to fighting COVID-19
A new study led by the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney shows that a nasal vaccine could offer powerful protection against COVID-19. It works by stopping infection in the nose before the virus spreads through the body.Date
