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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

UQ research aims to improve fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnosis

Published on: 18 December 2024

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder can be difficult to diagnose, but University of Queensland researchers have established the most scientific approach to detecting the disorder.
Unlocking cause of debilitating spinal injury condition

Published on: 13 December 2024

Research led by The University of Queensland and Mater Research has uncovered the cause of bone growths in patients with severe spinal cord and brain injuries and identified existing drugs to prevent the debilitating condition.
Second chance at success for Torres Strait Islander Medicine graduate

Published on: 9 December 2024

Dr T’kido Titasey almost gave up on his medicine degree, but a strong connection to his hometown encouraged him to give it another try.
Promoting menstrual health awareness in Indigenous communities

Published on: 4 December 2024

University of Queensland researchers have launched a menstrual health teaching guide for classrooms co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students.
Life-changing cream to treat skin cancer moves closer to reality

Published on: 4 December 2024

A topical cream to help prevent and treat skin cancers in organ transplant patients is a step closer to development.
70% of Australians with depressive disorders not getting adequate treatment

Published on: 22 November 2024

Researchers have found 70 per cent of Australians diagnosed with major depressive disorder are not receiving even the minimal treatment necessary.
Age related health decline a predictor of future dementia risk

Published on: 12 November 2024

An international study led by a University of Queensland researcher has found frailty increases a person’s risk of dementia, but early intervention may be the key to prevention.
Call for volunteers for quit smoking study with benefits

Published on: 1 November 2024

Queenslanders who want to give up smoking can access free nicotine replacement therapies and potentially life-saving lung cancer screening by participating in a new study.
Long COVID inflammation damages the heart

Published on: 31 October 2024

UQ-led research has found inflammatory markers in the blood of long COVID patients which could explain why many experience ongoing cardiovascular issues.
‘Extraordinary impact’: UQ announces 2024 Alumni Awards

Published on: 31 October 2024

Three alumni from the Faculty of Medicine were recognised in the UQ Alumni Awards.
UQ researchers support cardiovascular research

Published on: 30 October 2024

Researchers from The University of Queensland have secured more than $1 million through the Heart Foundation to advance vital cardiovascular research.
Two UQ researchers honoured as AAHMS Fellows for 2024

Published on: 25 October 2024

An Aboriginal epidemiologist and a leading gynaecologic oncologist have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).
Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Published on: 24 October 2024

Professor Lauren Ball writes about scurvy making a comeback in developed countries for the Conversation.
Boosting quality of life for people with advanced breast cancer

Published on: 14 October 2024

Two hundred people are being recruited for a major study investigating how diet and exercise can help those living with metastatic breast cancer.
Health Investment grant for UQ research into head and neck cancer

Published on: 10 October 2024

University of Queensland researchers have received a Ramaciotti Health Investment Grant for investigating precision medicine for head and neck cancer.
One of science’s greatest achievements: how the rapid development of COVID vaccines prepares us for future pandemics

Published on: 8 October 2024

Professor Paul Griffin writes about how the covid vaccines are going to prepare humanity for the next pandemic.
Ozempic’s cousin drug liraglutide is about to get cheaper. But how does it stack up?

Published on: 2 October 2024

Dr Sebastian Furness from the School of Biomedical Sciences writes about liraglutide for the Conversation.
Pharmacists are now allowed to supply nicotine vapes over the counter. But they might not be so easy to access

Published on: 1 October 2024

Professor Coral Gartner writes about the implications of pharmacists being allowed to supply vapes for the Conversation.
Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders. Here’s why – and how this affects their treatment

Published on: 30 September 2024

Professor Lauren Ball and Dr Breanna Lepre from the School of Public Health discuss why autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders via the Conversation.
In the rare event of a vaccine injury, Australians should be compensated

Published on: 24 September 2024

Dr Sophie Wen discusses the implications of Australians not being able to access no-fault compensation for vaccine injuries from the end of this month via the Conversation.

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