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DECRA funding supports Uni of ��˲�Ʊ research

Posted on Sep 20 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Ten University of ��˲�Ʊ research projects have received a combined $4.1 million from the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA) scheme.

Popular soup can cause liver damage when mixed with medication

A photo of soup in a bowl, atop a table.

Posted on Jul 12 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers from the University of ��˲�Ʊ have found that a popular soup, bak kut teh, has the potential to cause liver failure by clashing with prescription medication.

Smelly tablets survive better in space

Don Tran stands, holding a sample of the tablets that had been to space.

Posted on Jul 1 2022 by Crispin Savage

After returning from their trip into space, tablets subjected to the harsh effects of cosmic radiation have shown some unexpected results: those with increased aroma were not degraded as much as those with less taste.

Australian doctors prescribing benzos for longer periods than recommended

The study found that in new benzodiazepines and Z-drugs users, prescribing lasts 11 months on average, which is 11 times longer than the current recommendation of no more than 4 weeks.

Posted on Dec 23 2021 by Elisa Black

Australian doctors are prescribing benzodiazepines and Z-drugs for longer periods than recommended, researchers from the University of ��˲�Ʊ have found.

Uni of ��˲�Ʊ student named Young Australian of the Year

Posted on Jan 25 2021 by David Ellis

The University of ��˲�Ʊ congratulates social entrepreneur and University of ��˲�Ʊ medical student Isobel Marshall for being named Young Australian of the Year for 2021.

Link between rising use of antidepressants and youth suicide

Black and white image of a young woman, eyes closed

Posted on Jun 9 2020 by Cathy Parker

New research from the University of ��˲�Ʊ and Curtin University and has shown rates of antidepressant use and suicide by young Australians have risen sharply since 2009, raising concerns about the safety of current treatment practices, and the veracity of advice from Australian suicide prevention experts.

Could a machine be better than your doctor?

Posted on Feb 10 2020 by Crispin Savage

A machine learning-led revolution is underway. It is changing the way we communicate, work, shop and drive. Machine learning is also revolutionising medicine, altering forever the way we understand, build evidence on, and are able to respond to, health problems.

Major breakthrough for leukaemia treatment

Posted on Dec 12 2019 by Elisa Black

An international clinical trial involving ��˲�Ʊ researchers has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a next-generation treatment for people with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML).

$11 million to improve the health of all Australians

Posted on Aug 29 2019 by Crispin Savage

Improving human health is the aim of $11.6 million in new research awarded to the University of ��˲�Ʊ today, including a major project to investigate tackling two serious infections with one vaccine.