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New guidelines set to change the way we diagnose type 1 diabetes

Stock image of doctor administering insulin to a child with diabetes

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses could soon be transformed with newly released guidance developed with input from a University of Adelaide expert, outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D before the point of symptom onset.

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Childhood cancers numbers not rising in SA and NT

A child in a hospital bed with a drip in their hand.

Despite national and global reports of rising incidences of cancer affecting children and young people, new analysis has found rates of childhood cancer have remained unchanged over the past 30 years in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

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Linkage projects support industry partnerships

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University of Adelaide researchers will share in almost $2 million through the latest round of the Australian Research Council Linkage Projects scheme, which is designed to foster strategic research partnerships.

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A mountainous mystery uncovered in SA’s pink sands

Pink Sand Garnet at Innes National Park credit University of Adelaide

Deposits of deep-pink sand washing up on South Australian shores shed new light on when the Australian tectonic plate began to subduct beneath the Pacific plate, as well as the presence of previously unknown ancient Antarctic mountains.

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Australians living longer, but in need of more support

Three people sit as one holds a stress ball

A study of pre-Covid-19 health data found Australians over 70 were living longer, but their impact on the healthcare industry is increasing, according to research by the University of Adelaide.

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University of Adelaide community members honoured

Students at the University of Adelaide's North Terrace campus

More than 20 members of the University of Adelaide community have been awarded King’s Birthday honours, recognising exceptional contributions to their fields of expertise.

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Limits to access emergency pill

Emergency contraceptive pill

The accessibility of first-line oral emergency contraceptives in Australian community pharmacies is problematic – with a national survey finding almost one-third reporting they do not stock the ulipristal acetate pill that has been recommended by medical authorities.

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Exploring cyber data collection

Cyber Security Research Tuesday

Cyber data collection will be the focus of this month’s University of Adelaide Research Tuesday event, featuring criminology experts Dr Russell Brewer, Dr Katie Logos and internationally recognised legal expert Dr Colette Langos.

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Timing key for type 2 diabetes drug performance

A medical professional gives a patient a finger-prick test.

Researchers from the University of Adelaide could be closer to discovering a better way to use metformin, a common type 2 diabetes medication.

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We spend more with cashless payments

Cashless payment

A study by researchers from the University of Adelaide has found that when using cashless methods of payment, individuals tend to spend more when purchasing.

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