News: health
Nation-leading dental trailblazer humbled by royal invitation

University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± titleholder and alum Dr Trudy Lin says she is incredibly humbled and honoured to be invited to pay her respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
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Cartoon character inspires musicians to bounce back

A character from the Asterix cartoon series could be an inspiration to musicians who are faced with setbacks.
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Meningococci evades pandemic lockdown measures

Social distancing, online classes and the temporary closure of pubs, bars and nightclubs failed to stop the spread of meningococcal bacteria among school leavers, a new study from the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± has found.
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University’s Tall Poppies stand tall

A University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± expert has been named as the South Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year for their work to help ensure food security for future generations.
South Australian of the Year to lead Women's and Children's research

University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± Professor Helen Marshall AM has been appointed to the inaugural role of Clinical Research Director at the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN).
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Grants support further University diabetes research

Diabetes SA has awarded $200,000 in funding to researchers from the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± to help with the early detection of diabetes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and to help control blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Popular soup can cause liver damage when mixed with medication

Researchers from the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± have found that a popular soup, bak kut teh, has the potential to cause liver failure by clashing with prescription medication.
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Could artificial intelligence be the antidote?

As the worlds of artificial intelligence and medicine collide, the possibilities are endless…but what about the risks?
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Global leaders unite for World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day

Seven global leaders in evidence-based healthcare, including the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s JBI, have joined forces to raise awareness for better evidence to inform healthcare policy, practice and decision making to improve global health outcomes.
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COVID detector dog squad begins hospital duty

A team of detector dogs trained by the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Lyell McEwin Hospital in ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s northern suburbs to screen for COVID-19 to help keep patients safe.
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