News and Events
10 October 2018
Today is World Mental Health Day. Beyond medication and psychological treatments, there are steps all of us can take to alleviate stress, improve our mood and take care of our mental health. Here are five to get you started.
Today is World Mental Health Day. Beyond medication and psychological treatments, there are steps all of us can take to alleviate stress, improve our mood and take care of our mental health. Here are five to get you started.
25 September 2018
Professor Anlong Xu, President of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM), has received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Western Sydney University.
Professor Anlong Xu, President of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM), has received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Western Sydney University.
21 September 2018
NICM’s inaugural medicinal cannabis research symposium showed a growing interest in the field, bringing together over 90 delegates and speakers, including world-leading medicinal cannabis scientists, academics, educators, and industry.
NICM’s inaugural medicinal cannabis research symposium showed a growing interest in the field, bringing together over 90 delegates and speakers, including world-leading medicinal cannabis scientists, academics, educators, and industry.
17 August 2018
NICM NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellow, Dr Genevieve Steiner, has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Young Tall Poppy Science Award. A great way to top off celebrating National Science Week (11-19 August).
NICM NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellow, Dr Genevieve Steiner, has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Young Tall Poppy Science Award. A great way to top off celebrating National Science Week (11-19 August).
9 August 2018
NICM researchers have launched a new online resource aimed at reducing the incidence of undiagnosed menstrual disorders and improving the way young women learn about and deal with menstruation.
NICM researchers have launched a new online resource aimed at reducing the incidence of undiagnosed menstrual disorders and improving the way young women learn about and deal with menstruation.
7 August 2018
Australians aged 40 and over with dementia are encouraged to participate in one of the nation’s largest clinical trials investigating a novel Chinese herbal extract Sailuotong. Conducted by NICM Health Research Institute, the Phase III clinical trial has added three new hospital sites across NSW, VIC and QLD, with further sites planned for SA and WA. The site expansion coincides with positive results from an independent clinical trial of SLT published in the recent journal Alzheimer's & Dementia.
Australians aged 40 and over with dementia are encouraged to participate in one of the nation’s largest clinical trials investigating a novel Chinese herbal extract Sailuotong. Conducted by NICM Health Research Institute, the Phase III clinical trial has added three new hospital sites across NSW, VIC and QLD, with further sites planned for SA and WA. The site expansion coincides with positive results from an independent clinical trial of SLT published in the recent journal Alzheimer's & Dementia.
20 July 2018
NICM researchers in partnership with UnityHealth will develop and disseminate objective evidence-based information on Chinese herb-drug interactions as part of UnityHealth's IMGateway service for healthcare professional and patients.
NICM researchers in partnership with UnityHealth will develop and disseminate objective evidence-based information on Chinese herb-drug interactions as part of UnityHealth's IMGateway service for healthcare professional and patients.
9 July 2018
As I sit here typing my address for our winter newsletter edition, I pause to reflect on the exciting future ahead for our Institute and our stakeholders, having moved into our new location on the Westmead precinct!
As I sit here typing my address for our winter newsletter edition, I pause to reflect on the exciting future ahead for our Institute and our stakeholders, having moved into our new location on the Westmead precinct!
27 June 2018
NICM has recently featured in global, national, state and local media including The New York Times, Washington Post, ABC Radio National, The Australian, Sunrise, The Today Show, The Mornings Show, The Australia, Adelaide Advertiser, SBS, 2GB, WSFM to name a few.
NICM has recently featured in global, national, state and local media including The New York Times, Washington Post, ABC Radio National, The Australian, Sunrise, The Today Show, The Mornings Show, The Australia, Adelaide Advertiser, SBS, 2GB, WSFM to name a few.
1 June 2018
Updated World Health Organization guidelines, Intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience, includes Professor Smith’s latest Cochrane Reviews in its recommendation 21 and 22 regarding massage, warm packs and relaxation techniques for pain management in labour.
Updated World Health Organization guidelines, Intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience, includes Professor Smith’s latest Cochrane Reviews in its recommendation 21 and 22 regarding massage, warm packs and relaxation techniques for pain management in labour.
