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$1.19 million for rare liver disorder in pregnancy
The University of Adelaide will lead an international, multi-centre project to help find the best treatment for a rare pregnancy complication that can cause increased risk of preterm and still birth, and considerable distress.
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Start-up showcases world-class cattle breeding technologies
A newly incorporated South Australian start-up, building on world-leading research at the University of Adelaide, has launched its first product range on the international market.
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Rise in preterm births linked to clinical intervention
Research at the University of Adelaide shows preterm births in South Australia have increased by 40% over 28 years and early intervention by medical professionals has resulted in the majority of the increase.
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Frozen embryos result in just as many live births in IVF
Freezing and subsequent transfer of embryos gives infertile couples just as much of a chance of having a child as using fresh embryos for in vitro fertilisation (IVF), research from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Adelaide, Australia has found.
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Folic acid late in pregnancy may increase childhood allergy risk
Research from the University of Adelaide suggests that taking folic acid in late pregnancy may increase the risk of allergies in children affected by growth restriction during pregnancy.
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$23 Million funding will help tackle preterm birth, major diseases
The University of Adelaide has been awarded $23.2 million for new research tackling some of the world’s most significant health problems, including one of the biggest killers of children: preterm birth.
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Global group to investigate genetic causes of cerebral palsy
A new international research group has been established to investigate the underlying genetic causes of cerebral palsy, spurred on by the discoveries of University of Adelaide researchers.
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Lap band surgery benefits very obese adolescents
Lap band surgery has significant benefits for severely obese teenagers and, despite its controversial nature, should still be considered as a first option to manage obesity during adolescence, a new study has found.
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South Australia leads nation with Australian-first Meningococcal B study
Sixty thousand eligible teenagers and young adults from across South Australia who are enrolled in Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2017 will be offered free of charge vaccinations against Meningococcal B as part of a state wide study into the impact of immunising large community groups against the disease.
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$13.5 million research win for a healthier future
Research aimed at combating breast and prostate cancer, identifying the underlying causes of early onset Alzheimer’s disease, and improving the lifetime health of embryos used in IVF – these are just some of the new projects at the University of Adelaide that have won more than $13.5 million in federal funding today.
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