News: health and medical sciences
Cancer treatment ‘brain-gain’ for South Australia
South Australian patients with cancer will benefit from world-class cancer research and new treatments with the appointment of three globally-lauded scientists to the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’s South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI).
[Read more about Cancer treatment ‘brain-gain’ for South Australia]
Heart and kidney disease research wins national funding
University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø researchers taking a new look at the science and physiology underlying heart attacks and strokes, the leading cause of death worldwide, and devising a new tool to maximise the benefits of kidney transplantation, are among the recipients of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding announced today.
[Read more about Heart and kidney disease research wins national funding]
Three STEM superstars at University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
A cancer researcher, an ecologist and an optical engineer from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø have been named among Australia’s official Superstars of STEM for 2021-2022.
[Read more about Three STEM superstars at University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø]
Study confirms genetic link in cerebral palsy
An international research team including the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has found further evidence that rare gene mutations can cause cerebral palsy, findings which could lead to earlier diagnosis and new treatments for this devastating movement disorder.
[Read more about Study confirms genetic link in cerebral palsy]
New Allied Health degrees add to Uni of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’s unrivalled health and medical education
The University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø will introduce a suite of Allied Health degrees to its educational line-up in 2021.
Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs
A study into the impact of state-funded vaccination programs for Australian children under five years has found those attending medical practices in the wealthiest areas were more likely to receive the vaccine.
[Read more about Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs]
![RSS News Feed](/global/images/rss.gif" "RSS News Feed"){kind=small}