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Protecting tradies at high risk of deadly lung disease
New research will investigate ways to protect hundreds of thousands of Australian workers who work with engineered and traditional stone materials from silicosis. The projects build on nearly 100 years of research by the University of Adelaide into the deadly lung disease.
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New guidelines set to change the way we diagnose type 1 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
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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Australians living longer, but in need of more support
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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Timing key for type 2 diabetes drug performance
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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Specialist scanning needed to help endo patients
A review of existing research shows there is a growing benefit to using specialist scanning to diagnose endometriosis.
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Research funding for ovarian cancer treatment
A Senior Research Fellow and team from the University of Adelaide have received funding from the Cancer Council SA to investigate a potential new treatment for ovarian cancer.
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Pregnant women given incentives to quit smoking
Pregnant women will receive financial incentives and support to help them quit one of the most highly addictive habits, smoking cigarettes.
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Grants support transformative research
Two University of Adelaide researchers, Professor Derek Abbott and Professor Alan Collins, have been named Australian Research Council (ARC) 2024 Australian Laureate Fellows for their work in transforming terahertz biosensing and unearthing the secrets of our planet.
University of Adelaide heart specialist receives US honour
Highly respected University of Adelaide heart specialist Professor Prash Sanders has been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Clinical Scientist of the Year Award from the Heart Rhythm Society in the United States.
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