Medicine
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192Quicker diagnosis and help for stroke victims
The Government is providing $1.5 million to ensure doctors have the latest research and information on treating stroke at their fingertips, giving...
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252Next generation stroke solution will save lives
The Australian Government in partnership with Stroke Foundation and Cochrane Australia is set to revolutionise the rapid translation of medical discoveries into...
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153Southern Queensland hub to help train regional doctors
A medical training hub designed to improve the skills and retention of doctors in rural and regional Southern Queensland will launch in...
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115$18 million for medical research to improve women’s health
The National Women’s Health Strategy 2020 – 2030, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all women in Australia over the...
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80Call the midwife if you want a water birth: doctors not so keen
An Australian study of midwives’ views on water immersion during labour and birth shows almost 90 per cent believe the practice should...
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99New nanoparticles help detect deep-tissue cancers
Researchers have developed a new form of nanoparticle and associated imaging technique that can detect multiple disease biomarkers, including those for breast...
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85Accelerating stem cell discoveries into tomorrow’s medicine
Stem Cells Australia and The University of Melbourne have welcomed $3 million Federal Government funding to advance stem cell research and develop...
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99Transplant medication matters for controlling cancer risk
Research reveals organ transplant recipients could reduce their risk of developing secondary skin cancer by changing their immunosuppressant medication.
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127Largest genetic study of type 2 diabetes offers hope of better treatment
Improved treatment for type 2 diabetes might result from a new study by University of Queensland researchers.
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Million-dollar boost for dermatology research - GetSTEM
Early detection of melanoma research has received a $1.195 million Partnership Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The project, led by University of Queensland Diamantina Institute researcher Professor H. Peter Soyer, will use teledermatology to improve early detecti...
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Researchers warn of deadly parvovirus strain spreading - GetSTEM
Vets and dog owners are being warned that canine parvovirus – a contagious and often fatal disease – is spreading rapidly among Australian dogs. University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science postdoctoral research fellow Dr Nicholas Clark said canine parvovirus (CPV-2) was one of the most...
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Southernmost outbreak of coral-eating starfish detected - GetSTEM
A severe outbreak of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish is occurring in the Swain Reefs, the southernmost location in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park found to have the starfish during the current outbreak. Field officers detected the starfish on 37 reefs while undertaking in-water surveys in D...
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White noise tunes into learning potential - GetSTEM
Listening to white noise can increase your ability to learn new words, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed. UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dr Anthony Angwin said the study was the first to show the effect listening to white noise could have on word learning performa...
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Friday, August 17th, 2018 at 10:52am
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Friday, August 17th, 2018 at 10:37am
#iMOVE announces commencement of Industry #PhD #Program https://t.co/uzQYDW0NI6 https://t.co/uedCqy6eeN
#iMOVE announces commencement of Industry #PhD #Program https://t.co/uzQYDW0NI6 https://t.co/uedCqy6eeN