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Prescription changes lead to drop in oxycodone use

uqnroock — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:14:58 +0000

��ͼ 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

uqebla11 — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:10:36 +0000

��ͼ-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

uqccla12 — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:57:53 +0000

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

9 September 2024

Immune cell ‘atlas’ will help kids fight life-threatening diseases

uqdcla21 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:25:07 +0000

Researchers at UQ are developing a comprehensive paediatric immune cell ‘atlas’ to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases such as c

6 September 2024

��ͼ researchers and educators awarded three Eureka Prizes

uqebla11 — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 01:06:01 +0000

Teams of researchers from ��ͼ working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Aust

5 September 2024

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

uqdcla21 — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:09:54 +0000

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

3 September 2024

A quantum leap for biology

uqebla11 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:17:36 +0000

��ͼ has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

3 September 2024

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

uqnroock — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 23:23:23 +0000

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

2 September 2024

��ͼ granted $6 million for two new Centres of Research Excellence

uqebla11 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:13:28 +0000

��ͼ researchers have received two $3 million grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council to accelerate knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and

30 August 2024

Trial to improve IV treatment for hospitalised babies

uqebla11 — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:02:24 +0000

��ͼ is leading a trial across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast focusing on improving the delivery of life-saving treatments for hospitalised babies.

26 August 2024