News: health
Placenta research puts spotlight on early weeks of human pregnancy
A ³ÉÈË´óƬ-led research project will deliver important new knowledge in the first weeks of human development to help reduce infertility and pregnancy complications.
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Major cerebral palsy gene revealed
Researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have identified the gene that is the most common genetic cause of cerebral palsy, increasing the chances of finding better treatments for the debilitating disease.
Heart attack causes under the microscope
Two ³ÉÈË´óƬ research projects to help prevent heart disease have received $843,200 funding from the Heart Foundation.
Fellowship honours paediatrics expert
Professor Jennifer Couper, Head of the Discipline of Paediatrics at Adelaide Medical School, has been elected as a fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
Health simulation partnership with Philippines
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has locked in a partnership with the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) to share learnings from the University’s world-class health simulation facility, Adelaide Health Simulation.
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Nation-leading dental trailblazer humbled by royal invitation
³ÉÈË´óƬ 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 ³ÉÈË´óƬ has found.
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University’s Tall Poppies stand tall
A ³ÉÈË´óƬ 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
³ÉÈË´óƬ 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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