News: health and medical sciences

Study confirms genetic link in cerebral palsy

Emeritus Professor Alastair MacLennan with Mathew Reinersten, from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, who is an ambassador for the group’s cerebral palsy research
Posted on Oct 7 2020 by Robyn Mills

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.

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New Allied Health degrees add to Uni of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’s unrivalled health and medical education

Speech Pathology demonstration
Posted on Feb 10 2020 by David Ellis

The University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø will introduce a suite of Allied Health degrees to its educational line-up in 2021.

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Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs

A child receiving a vaccination
Posted on Oct 9 2019 by David Ellis

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.

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