News: health and medical sciences
World healthcare to reimagine how knowledge is shared
The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’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.
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Mapping journeys to support culturally safe healthcare
Researchers at the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ are embarking on a new project to investigate the implementation of journey mapping.
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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 ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s Stretton Health Equity group is hoping to create change.
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Fellows advance immunotherapy and tumour inflammation research
The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI) has welcomed two new researchers through a fellowship program funded by the Ainsworth Foundation.
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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.
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Genetic tool predicts lithium responsiveness in bipolar disorder patients
Researchers from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ are hopeful a recent biological discovery could lead to the precision treatment of bipolar disorder (BD).
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Untapped potential of semen for men’s health
Semen analysis is traditionally used as part of male fertility assessments, but researchers from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ believe it has the potential to promote healthier lifestyles.
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First Nations people experience significant barriers to kidney transplant waitlist
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.
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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 ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ community.
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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 ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ have been exploring the impact of high protein nutritional formula in a new trial, aimed at improving outcomes.
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