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Breast cancer patients will soon have a better chance of fighting the disease thanks to new pathology guidelines created by University of Queensland researchers.

A new triple-combination drug treatment being trialled at the Mater Hospital in Brisbane could increase the life expectancy of patients with cystic fibrosis.

A leading burns specialist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the 2017 Faculty of Medicine valedictorian were recognised at The University of Queensland’s 2018 Alumni Awards.

A new treatment strategy could increase the success rate of stem cell transplants, according to University of Queensland researchers.

Grandmothers deserve more recognition for their role as caregivers and some are at risk of being overburdened, according to a report from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.

Children under 12 should not be given decongestants as they don’t alleviate cold symptoms and their safety is unclear, a study involving a Univerisity of Queensland researcher has found.

On Saturday night, Australians who switch over to daylight saving time will get an hour less of sleep as they move their clocks forward.

University of Queensland researchers have discovered how female reproductive eggs divide asymmetrically, providing vital insight into how egg quality is defined.  

A steadfast commitment to community outreach has seen UQCCR superbug expert Dr Hosam Zowawi named among Queensland’s best young scientists as a Young Tall Poppy Science Award winner.

Two Mater Research Institute-UQ scientists have been honoured for their work into bone disease and breast cancer at the Women in Technology (WiT) Awards.

A disrupted body clock can lead to sleep and psychiatric disorders, heart disease, type-2 diabetes and obesity, a University of Queensland review has found.

Some breast cancer cells may survive treatments such as chemotherapy by boosting production of a protein which usually works to keep the body healthy, a University of Queensland study has found.

Faculty of Medicine researcher Dr Sherry Wu and Centre for Health Services Research Director Professor Len Gray have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to their fields at The University of Queensland Research Week awards.

A University of Queensland research discovery reveals how the body puts the brakes on inflammation, a discovery that will help us understand how poorly controlled inflammation exacerbates diseases including cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer’s, atherosclerosis and cancer.

A streamlined patient risk assessment tool developed by The University of Queensland is set to dramatically reduce the amount of paperwork for nursing staff, leaving them more time for patient care.

Researchers involved in an international trial tweaking the use of existing antibiotics believe their work could eventually save 30,000 lives annually.

A decade of outstanding research into fields including antibiotic resistance, fighting superbugs and improving burns care has been celebrated at The University of Queensland’s Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR) today.

Some days you might find yourself in and out of the toilet, and some days might go by without a single visit for a Number Two. Should this be a cause for concern?

Australia’s first Rural Health Commissioner, Emeritus Professor Paul Worley, will discuss the future of Central Queensland’s medical workforce at a University of Queensland forum in Rockhampton this weekend.

Two Australian Museum Eureka Prizes have been awarded to University of Queensland researchers for their outstanding discoveries in the fields of health and physics.