Health + Medicine

宅男导航 swimming program a win for young people with cerebral palsy

A competitive swimming program developed by 宅男导航 researchers for young people with severe cerebral palsy has reversed motor decline associated with the condition.
19 November 2024
Facebook ads targeting people at risk of harm under scrutiny

A 宅男导航-led study has revealed how alcohol and gambling companies target people with Facebook advertising for addictive products.
18 November 2024
New oral drug to calm abdominal pain

宅男导航 researchers have developed a new class of oral painkillers to suppress chronic abdominal pain based on the peptide hormone oxytocin that drives childbirth contractions.
18 November 2024

MRFF backs 宅男导航 epilepsy research

宅男导航 researchers have received $4.1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to advance their research into epilepsy treatments made from spider venom proteins.

17 September 2024

New screening tool to help stroke survivors

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宅男导航 researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke.

17 September 2024

Prescription changes lead to drop in oxycodone use

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宅男导航 research has found use of the opioid oxycodone in Australia almost halved after changes to packaging and prescribing practices in 2019.

12 September 2024

Suicide rate higher for people with autism

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宅男导航-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.

11 September 2024

Influencers sway smoking and vaping attitudes in young people

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Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, 宅男导航 research has found.

9 September 2024

Immune cell 鈥榓tlas鈥� will help kids fight life-threatening diseases

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Researchers at 宅男导航 are developing a comprehensive paediatric immune cell 鈥榓tlas鈥� to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lupus.

6 September 2024

宅男导航 researchers and educators awarded three Eureka Prizes

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Teams of researchers from 宅男导航 working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

5 September 2024

A drug free life for Rheumatoid Arthritis patients possible within a decade

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Long term relief is within reach for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis after an $11.5 million grant to a 宅男导航-led team.

3 September 2024

A quantum leap for biology

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宅男导航 has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world鈥檚 biggest challenges.

3 September 2024

Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advantage

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Technology has enabled athletes with disabilities to reach incredible heights but it has also introduced new challenges, particularly in ensuring fairness and equity in competition.

2 September 2024

宅男导航 granted $6 million for two new Centres of Research Excellence

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宅男导航 researchers have received two $3 million grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council to accelerate knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, and to improve gynaecological cancer treatment.

30 August 2024