News

Glass down, FASD awareness turned up

Published on: 9 September 2019

Most Australians know it is unsafe to drink during pregnancy, but researchers say the number of children with lifelong impacts from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) remains far too high.
‘Tiny fat bubbles’ can boost immunity, calm disease

Published on: 6 September 2019

People living with inflammatory autoimmune disease could benefit from an ‘immune system reboot’, and researchers have isolated specific cells to target.
Guts to shape up in childhood

Published on: 6 September 2019

Healthy diet and lifestyle lay the foundation for good gut ‘microbiota’ in early childhood according to research published by The University of Queensland.
$31 million step up for health research

Published on: 29 August 2019

The next revolutionary medical breakthrough could happen on home soil following a $31 million million boost into University of Queensland-led health research projects.
One in nine Australian women live with endometriosis

Published on: 29 August 2019

A new figure has been put on the number of women in Australia living with endometriosis.
New model could drastically cut patient wait times

Published on: 26 August 2019

Patients will no longer be forced to wait months before seeing a specialist in an outpatient clinic under a health service designed by a computer model.
Can researchers engage safely with the food industry?

Published on: 23 August 2019

Researchers from The University of Queensland and University of Cambridge are exploring ways to help scientists better protect their work from the influence of the food industry.
Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas

Published on: 16 August 2019

University of Queensland scientists have identified a way to help dermatologists determine a patient’s risk of developing melanoma.
Tighter alcohol licensing hasn't killed live music, but it's harder for emerging artists

Published on: 15 August 2019

The effect on live music of changes to trading conditions in nightlife precincts generates heated debate. That’s because live music matters. It is a unique and important part of the late-night rhythm and culture of the city.
Unwanted sexual attention plagues young women going out at night

Published on: 14 August 2019

A disturbingly high proportion of young people, particularly women, experience unwanted sexual attention in entertainment districts across Queensland.
Queenslanders are among our heaviest drinkers on nights out, and changing that culture is a challenge

Published on: 13 August 2019

Our evaluation of the Queensland government’s 2016 “Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence” (TAFV) policy has found Queenslanders are still drinking more heavily than people in other states when going out at night.
Early career researchers get a boost from skin cancer centre

Published on: 13 August 2019

Two research projects from The University of Queensland have been awarded funding through a new scheme aimed at supporting early career researchers in the skin and skin cancer fields.
Lessons from Queensland on alcohol, violence and the night-time economy

Published on: 12 August 2019

Under the “Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence” policy, which among other things introduced statewide restrictions on trading hours, Queensland has recorded reductions in assaults, ambulance attendances and hospital admissions.
Bacteria or virus? You’ll fight it either way

Published on: 5 August 2019

Asking the age-old question ‘is it a bacteria or is it a virus?’ is what doctors often consider when treating patients with an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
Sepsis plan needs action

Published on: 5 August 2019

Doctors from leading Australian institutions including The University of Queensland have called on the government to implement a national action plan to fight one of Australia’s biggest killer diseases, sepsis.
Scholarship to keep local doctors in the region

Published on: 1 August 2019

The University of Queensland has announced a new scholarship intended to train and keep future doctors in Bundaberg.
Genes underscore five psychiatric disorders

Published on: 24 July 2019

A group of international doctors has uncovered the genes that contribute to the development of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia.
Another win in scorecard against blood cancer

Published on: 24 July 2019

A new era of personalised treatment is on the horizon for patients diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, scoring another huge win in the fight against blood cancer.
Screen time no child’s play

Published on: 24 July 2019

Experts are urging parents to brush up on national guidelines following a rapid rise in screen time on electronic devices for children under two.
Health Check: why do I have a cough and what can I do about it?

Published on: 22 July 2019

No wonder you feel so bad. Coughing can be physically exhausting. But it’s your body’s way of getting rid of irritants or extra mucus