News: Health and Medical Sciences
Combination approach to advanced cancer could improve survival
An international team of researchers, including experts from the University of Adelaide, has found genomic testing and targeted therapies for patients with advanced cancer could improve survival rates by up to 40 per cent.
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Leading the way in ultrasound credentialing
Ultrasound is a crucial tool for timely and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis, yet variability in scanning capability, techniques and interpretation has led to inconsistent patient outcomes.
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Study links poor blood flow in the brain to POTS
In what is believed to be a world-first study, researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Australian Dysautonomia and Arrhythmia Research Collaborative (ADARC) have used brain scans to identify blood flow problems in people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
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Funding fuels IMAGENDO international recruitment
A funding boost from the Federal Government will allow the University of Adelaide’s IMAGENDO study, which is training artificial intelligence to help diagnose endometriosis, to collect global data for the first time.
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Embryo development holds key to healthy lifestyles
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered that the earliest days of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person’s future health and ageing.
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Extreme heat increases heart disease burden
The number of people impacted by cardiovascular disease caused by hot weather is expected to double by the middle of the century if current climate trends continue, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
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Quantum-inspired cameras capture the start of life
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have performed the first imaging of embryos using cameras designed for quantum measurements.
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Australian study reveals hidden struggles of back and neck pain sufferers
Almost a quarter of Australians with back and neck pain have changed their work status due to their conditions, according to the first annual report from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Back and Neck Pain.
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Advanced analytical methods needed for better insights into chronic diseases
An international team of researchers has explored how multi-omics – the integration of molecular data across different biological layers – can enhance our understanding of the way genetic and environmental factors interact to influence chronic diseases.
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New goal achieved for The Adelaide Score
Patients at the Lyell McEwin Hospital were less likely to be re-admitted when their likelihood of discharge was evaluated by an artificial intelligence system, new research has found.
