News: health
More support for midwives to help mothers with alcohol and other drug use
Midwives are in a prime position to help support pregnant women to stop or cut down on alcohol and other drug use and to improve outcomes for themselves and their children.
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Scientists seek your soil for century-chemical study
University of Adelaide researchers are calling on South Australian citizen scientists to donate soil samples from their backyard gardens for a study examining how widely spread per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are in our home gardens.
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Exercise habits in youth create better health outcomes for some
Forming a long-term recreational exercise habit as a young person has a beneficial impact on physical and mental health later in life, but some groups, such as females and academic high-achievers, miss out on these benefits disproportionately.
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Caution needed over screening scores for heart patients
Existing non-invasive screening tools may miss heart failure amongst patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and should be used with caution, according to the latest research.
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Australia’s potential as a global leader for surgical AI
Australia and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first there needs to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to University of Adelaide experts.
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DNA protecting gene’s crucial role in brain disorders revealed
University of Adelaide researchers now know more about a mysterious gene’s role in maintaining healthy DNA – a crucial development that could lead to new treatments for life threatening illnesses including neurodevelopmental disorders, some types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
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New trial to protect outdoor workers feeling the heat
As South Australians sweat through warmer weather, University of Adelaide researchers are trialling new approaches to help further protect outdoor workers from the potentially dangerous effects of heat.
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Ancient DNA reveals Down syndrome in past human societies
By analysing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers have uncovered cases of chromosomal disorders, including what could be the first case of Edwards syndrome ever identified from prehistoric remains.
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Experts available for holiday season
Over the summer holiday season the following University of Adelaide researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.
National study to investigate risk factors for back and neck pain
Back and neck pain are major public health burdens with millions of sufferers around Australia. Now, a nationwide study will for the first time explore the significant impact of these conditions on health and welfare.
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