Cell fitness can predict COVID outcomes
Cell fitness has been identified as a way of predicting health outcomes in COVID patients, according to a University of Queensland study. The study investigated...
Australasia
The Australasia category highlights health, policy and social issues from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region. It includes analysis of health system developments, research breakthroughs, public health priorities and lived experience from local settings, offering a regional lens on topics that matter to communities and practitioners in Australasia.
Start-up gets backing for liver disease treatment
A University of Queensland start-up company, developing a potential new treatment for obesity-related liver disease, has secured a seed investment of $1.3 million from IP...
$8M from Snow Medical Research Foundation for Breast Cancer
$8M from Snow Medical Research Foundation to improve outcomes for breast cancer patients: A physician scientist whose research focuses on an important but overlooked problem in...
Cell-based vaccine for children and adolescents
A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in children and adolescents, according to a new study. The research found the cell-based...
Leading the fight against scabies
Leading a worldwide effort to better prevent and treat scabies: The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and its partners are leading a global program to better prevent and treat scabies...
Post-natal depression and low income study
Landmark study links post-natal depression and low income: A longitudinal study of Queensland families has found women on lower incomes are more likely to suffer...
Pandemic linked to rising rates of depressive and anxiety disorders
Cases of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders have increased by more than 25 per cent worldwide, according to a world-first study of the impact...
Improving heart health of kids with CP
Improving heart health of kids with CP: A landmark research project led by The University of Queensland is aiming to improve the cardiovascular health of...
Researchers target key protein to fight inflammatory disease
Researchers at the University of Queensland target key protein to fight inflammatory disease: For the first time, researchers have identified key molecules within the immune...
Monash University: Drug repurposing is no panacea in race to treat COVID-19
Drug repurposing is no quick fix for developing new treatments for disease, including COVID-19, and there are inherent dangers and pitfalls with translating drugs such as...
