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568Study finds most Australians support mandatory vaccination
The Federal Government’s strict ‘No Jab, No Pay’ policy is well supported by the majority of Australians, according to a new study...
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2.2KBetter use of oral therapists key to universal dental care
A simple change in how public dental care is delivered could save millions in taxpayer funds and reduce waitlists that force disadvantaged...
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883HIV diagnoses in Australia drop to lowest number in 18 years
Australia continues to lead the world in HIV prevention and in 2018 recorded the lowest number of HIV diagnoses since 2001.
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646Ending needless chemotherapy for breast cancer
A diagnostic test developed at The University of Queensland might soon determine if a breast cancer patient requires chemotherapy or would receive...
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1.4KYouth mental health platform in development
A digital mental health platform to assist young people with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and sleep problems will be developed with funding...
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656Researchers discover new drug target for liver disease treatment
A possible drug target for chronic liver disease has been identified by an international research collaboration involving a University of Queensland team.
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563Smartphone app to diagnose respiratory diseases
Technology developed by University of Queensland researchers that analyses a person’s cough could help diagnose respiratory disorders quickly and easily in patients...
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666Top 5 breast augmentation myths & misconceptions
With so many myths surrounding breast augmentation, it’s hard to differentiate between fact and fiction. Dr David and Associates has listed the...
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864New $5m research project to treat ‘untreatable’ cancers
Cancer patients in Australia may soon have earlier access to revolutionary, highly targeted new treatment options through a $5.1M research partnership, announced...
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881Western Sydney University pioneers non-invasive nerve repair technology
A research team led by Western Sydney University has achieved a world-first scientific breakthrough by regenerating injured peripheral nerves with minimal side...
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Junk food linked to sleep problems in teens - Get Education
Eating too much junk food has been linked with poor sleep quality in teens, a University of Queensland-led study has found. UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences researcher Associate Professor Asad Khan said frequent consumption of soft drinks and fast food was strongly associated with sle...
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New defence against dengue and emerging mosquito-borne viruses - GetSTEM
New treatments to cut the global death rate from dengue, Zika and West Nile viruses could result from research led by The University of Queensland. Associate Professor Daniel Watterson from UQ’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said the team identified an antibody that improved surviv...
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Study estimates 200-plus white sharks breed each year - GetSTEM
A study on the vulnerable white shark has shown that approximately 206 to 252 sharks breed on Australia’s east coast each year. The joint study involving The University of Queensland, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Stellenbosch University in South Africa has used genomics to estimate the...
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Australia’s Public Transport Disability Standards and CAVs http://getindustry.com.au/2020/12/14/australias-public-transport-disability-standards-and-cavs/
CSIRO Data61 wins iMOVE award - GetSTEM
Congratulations to CSIRO’s Data61 group, winner of the iMOVE-sponsored Excellence in Research & Development Award at the recent ITS Australia National Awards 2020. Data61 won for its work with Transport for NSW on its Transit Assignment Engine: The Agent-based Simulation Engine Enriched with Disea...
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Thursday, January 14th, 2021 at 2:16am
Supporting research endeavours to commence in 2021 https://t.co/oqY3rJ3xDg
Supporting research endeavours to commence in 2021 https://t.co/oqY3rJ3xDg
Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at 7:33pm
New defence against dengue and emerging mosquito-borne viruses https://t.co/AuuzRo6oF4
New defence against dengue and emerging mosquito-borne viruses https://t.co/AuuzRo6oF4
Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at 2:39am
Study estimates 200-plus white sharks breed each year https://t.co/okMUMVKw2j
Study estimates 200-plus white sharks breed each year https://t.co/okMUMVKw2j