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A new faculty

Medicine, and Health and Behavioural Sciences have been combined into a new faculty, Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS), from 1 January 2025.

Some information remains on this website in the short term while we continue to build the new HMBS site.

Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences website

Ovarian cancer is hard to detect. Focusing on these 4 symptoms can help with diagnosis

Published on: 16 August 2024

Professor Jenny Doust from the School of Public Health writes about why ovarian cancer is so hard to detect and what symptoms can be focussed on to make it easier for the Conversation.
Faculty of Medicine members recognised with awards by the Australian Medical Association

Published on: 9 August 2024

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has recognised two members of the Faculty of Medicine in the 2024 AMA awards.
Ricezempic: is there any evidence this TikTok trend will help you lose weight?

Published on: 5 August 2024

Professor Lauren Ball from the School of Public Health explores the social media trend of "Ricezempic" for the Conversation.
UQ researchers and educators in the running for prestigious Eureka Prizes

Published on: 31 July 2024

Researchers from The University of Queensland, including Faculty of Medicine members are finalists in the prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes,
What’s the difference between miscarriage and stillbirth?

Published on: 30 July 2024

Three UQ academics explain the differences between miscarriage and stillbirth via the Conversation.
Changes needed to keep First Nations children out of incarceration

Published on: 25 July 2024

More culturally responsive diversion programs are needed to prevent the incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, according to University of Queensland research.
Cheeky diet soft drink getting you through the work day? Here’s what that may mean for your health

Published on: 19 July 2024

Professor Lauren Ball from the School of Public Health explores the long term effects of diet soft drink via the Conversation.
UQ health and medical research secures $7.5 million boost

Published on: 12 July 2024

University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $7.5 million through 4 Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) schemes focused on improving health outcomes.
‘Knowledge keeps the fires burning’: how ancient Indigenous wisdom can transform our battle against climate change

Published on: 11 July 2024

A number of UQ academics write about Indigenous Knowledges and their continuing impact for the Conversation on NAIDOC week.
Violence against healthcare workers a global and growing problem

Published on: 10 July 2024

A University of Queensland-led study has found violence against healthcare workers is increasing in both frequency and severity around the world with significant implications for health systems and patient care.
FameLab Australia Finalist

Published on: 4 July 2024

UQ’s Dr Graeme Mattison has been selected to compete in the FameLab Australia 2024 Final in Perth later this year.
Our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain. Here’s how it works

Published on: 4 July 2024

Our brain is an extremely complex and delicate organ. Our body fiercely protects it by holding onto things that help it and keeping harmful things out, such as bugs that can cause infection and toxins.
Molecular regulator for lymphoid cells discovered in mice

Published on: 4 July 2024

UQ researchers have discovered a key molecular regulator for specialised white blood cells (known as innate lymphoid cells), found in the lung.
Regional Medical Pathway partnership renewed

Published on: 25 June 2024

An Australian-first university and hospital partnership that has set the benchmark for regional medical training has been renewed for another five years.
Tech trial to speed regional melanoma diagnosis

Published on: 25 June 2024

A University of Queensland-led project will test a combination of technologies to improve the early detection of potentially fatal skin cancers in patients in regional and rural Australia.
Exposure to greenspace may lower risk of certain cancers

Published on: 21 June 2024

A University of Queensland-led study has found a link between exposure to gardens and a lower risk of being diagnosed with obesity-related cancer.
UQ study investigates the danger years for food allergies

Published on: 19 June 2024

A University of Queensland project aims to make the teenage years safer for Australian children diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies.
Many people get withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop antidepressants. So how can you safely stop?

Published on: 14 June 2024

Clinical guidelines recommend only six to 12 months antidepressant therapy for a single episode of moderate to severe depression, but more than half the people taking them exceed that, writes Prof Katherine Wallis for the Conversation.
Women with epilepsy face a rollercoaster of hormones and seizures. But we’re treating them like men

Published on: 13 June 2024

Nearly 25 million women have epilepsy around the world but they need to be treated differently to men, writes Lata Vadlamudi for the Conversation.
A simple change to save thousands of patients with sepsis

Published on: 13 June 2024

Changing the way antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis will save thousands of lives a year globally, according to research by UQ and The George Institute for Global Health.

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