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    Making a splash with urine sample instructions

    22 March 2017
    New University of Queensland research aims to save money being flushed down the drain because of contaminated urine samples.
    Leading cause of female death addressed

    Leading cause of female death addressed

    21 March 2017
    Women around the world remain vulnerable to chronic disease as they continue to face challenges accessing health care and information.
    Professor Maher Gandhi

    Research to produce real world data on blood cancer treatments

    20 March 2017
    New research could help to provide access to emerging treatments for Australians with slow growing but incurable blood cancers.
    One in four elderly Australian women has dementia

    One in four elderly Australian women has dementia

    17 March 2017
    At least a quarter of Australian women over 70 will develop dementia, according to University of Queensland researchers.
    Dr James Hudson

    Scientists create ‘beating’ human heart muscle for cardiac research

    17 March 2017
    Scientists at The University of Queensland have taken a significant step forward in cardiac disease research by creating a functional ‘beating’ human heart muscle from stem cells.
    Older women taking statins face higher risk of diabetes

    Older women taking statins face higher risk of diabetes

    16 March 2017
    Older Australian women taking cholesterol-lowering statins face a significantly increased risk of developing diabetes, according to a University of Queensland study.
    One in five breast cancer patients could benefit from BRCA treatments

    One in five breast cancer patients could benefit from BRCA treatments

    14 March 2017
    More breast cancer patients could benefit from treatments currently used only for patients with a faulty BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, an international research collaboration has shown.
    UQ Faculty of Medicine launches Health Matters

    UQ Faculty of Medicine launches Health Matters

    8 March 2017
    Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of poor health and premature death and preventing heart disease and treating it when diagnosed represent major areas of research.
    Overdosing in an aging population

    Overdosing in an aging population

    6 March 2017
    A new study has revealed most self-poisoning by people 65 and over is intentional, accounting for 80 per cent of admissions.
    Early periods associated with risk of gestational diabetes

    Early periods associated with risk of gestational diabetes

    6 March 2017
    The age at which girls start menstruating could flag a later risk of diabetes during pregnancy, according to a University of Queensland study.
    Dr Abrey Yeo

    Research aims for better treatments for children with rare disease

    28 February 2017
    New research could pave the way for more precise treatments for potentially deadly respiratory infections in children with the rare disease ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T).
    Rare bacterial infection a threat to heart patients

    Rare bacterial infection a threat to heart patients

    24 February 2017
    A Queensland infectious diseases expert has warned more open-heart surgery patients could be diagnosed with a rare bacterial infection stemming from contaminated heater-cooler units.
    Study seeking to identify early indicators of preterm birth

    Study seeking to identify early indicators of preterm birth

    22 February 2017
    A new study could pave the way for a simple blood or saliva test to predict whether an expectant mother is likely to have a preterm birth.
    New UQ research centre puts spotlight on health spending

    New UQ research centre puts spotlight on health spending

    21 February 2017
    The University of Queensland’s new Centre for the Business and Economics of Health has opened its doors and will host an international forum on health expenditure this week.
    Denmark seeks UQ expertise on gestational diabetes

    Denmark seeks UQ expertise on gestational diabetes

    17 February 2017
    Mothers who develop diabetes during pregnancy will be the focus of a University of Queensland researcher’s work on a Visiting Professor Fellowship in Denmark.
    Class of 1966 during their 50th Golden Reunion

    1966 Golden Reunion Scholarship

    14 February 2017
    A new scholarship has been established to support a first year University of Queensland medical student who is academically worthy and in financial need
    Thigh biopsy

    A message from your muscles

    14 February 2017
    New research from The University of Queensland has revealed the way human muscles recover after fatigue.
    Associate Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani

    Researchers strive to shine light on thin skin cancers

    8 February 2017
    University of Queensland research will determine which patients are least likely to survive melanoma, in an effort to help them beat the disease, thanks to a Cancer Council grant.
    Flagship UQ research program to deliver health outcomes

    Flagship UQ research program to deliver health outcomes

    8 February 2017
    Projects tackling key health challenges of antimicrobial use and skin cancer are the first to be funded under a flagship initiative by The University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine.
    UQ research a major advance in cancer progress report

    UQ research a major advance in cancer progress report

    2 February 2017
    A clinical trial led by a Queensland colorectal surgeon has been identified as a major achievement in clinical cancer research and care by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

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