health and medical sciences /newsroom/ en World healthcare to reimagine how knowledge is shared /newsroom/news/list/2025/08/06/world-healthcare-to-reimagine-how-knowledge-is-shared The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s JBI has led an international coalition of organisations dedicated to evidence-informed decision-making to launch this year’s World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day campaign. August 06 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/08/06/world-healthcare-to-reimagine-how-knowledge-is-shared Mapping journeys to support culturally safe healthcare /newsroom/news/list/2025/08/04/mapping-journeys-to-support-culturally-safe-healthcare Researchers at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± are embarking on a new project to investigate the implementation of journey mapping. August 05 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/08/04/mapping-journeys-to-support-culturally-safe-healthcare Delivering healthy outcomes in the gig economy /newsroom/news/list/2025/08/04/delivering-healthy-outcomes-in-the-gig-economy Very little is known about the health and wellbeing impacts of working within the platform economy – also known as the gig economy - in Australia, but a new study led by the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s Stretton Health Equity group is hoping to create change. August 05 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/08/04/delivering-healthy-outcomes-in-the-gig-economy Fellows advance immunotherapy and tumour inflammation research /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/28/fellows-advance-immunotherapy-and-tumour-inflammation-research The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI) has welcomed two new researchers through a fellowship program funded by the Ainsworth Foundation. July 28 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/28/fellows-advance-immunotherapy-and-tumour-inflammation-research Allied health embraces nature-based therapy /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/15/allied-health-embraces-nature-based-therapy Whether it’s a walk by the sea or a breath of fresh air in the park, spending time in nature is widely known to support good health and wellbeing. July 16 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/15/allied-health-embraces-nature-based-therapy Genetic tool predicts lithium responsiveness in bipolar disorder patients /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/14/genetic-tool-predicts-lithium-responsiveness-in-bipolar-disorder-patients Researchers from the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± are hopeful a recent biological discovery could lead to the precision treatment of bipolar disorder (BD). July 15 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/14/genetic-tool-predicts-lithium-responsiveness-in-bipolar-disorder-patients Untapped potential of semen for men’s health /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/10/untapped-potential-of-semen-for-mens-health Semen analysis is traditionally used as part of male fertility assessments, but researchers from the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± believe it has the potential to promote healthier lifestyles. July 11 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/10/untapped-potential-of-semen-for-mens-health First Nations people experience significant barriers to kidney transplant waitlist /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/10/first-nations-people-experience-significant-barriers-to-kidney-transplant Despite being four to five times more likely to have kidney failure, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have much lower access to kidney transplantation that other Australians. July 10 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/10/first-nations-people-experience-significant-barriers-to-kidney-transplant Ultimate kidney warrior honoured by University /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/09/ultimate-kidney-warrior-honoured-by-university Nari Sinclair, a Ngarrindjeri and Yorta Yorta woman and powerful advocate for people with chronic kidney disease, will be honoured by the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± community. July 09 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/09/ultimate-kidney-warrior-honoured-by-university Enhanced protein during critical illness shows no benefit /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/02/enhanced-protein-during-critical-illness-shows-no-benefit Critically ill patients often experience substantial and rapid muscle loss, leading to poor recovery. Researchers from the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± have been exploring the impact of high protein nutritional formula in a new trial, aimed at improving outcomes. July 03 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/07/02/enhanced-protein-during-critical-illness-shows-no-benefit