Cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron have escalated globally over the past two months, with many countries experiencing peaks higher than previous variants.
3 February 2022
University of Queensland researchers have called on governments to quicken the pace towards a smoke-free Australia by increasing their attention on reducing the availability of cigarettes.
15 November 2021
A calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination has been launched by the Immunisation Coalition in collaboration with Australian researchers.
25 October 2021
Encouraging young women to quit smoking has taken on added importance after University of Queensland research showed associations between smoking, early menopause and lung cancer.
29 July 2021
New research has revealed a potential link between pollen from certain grass species and respiratory health issues such as asthma and hay fever.
12 March 2021
Melatonin could improve brain functions related to sleep quality in children recovering from concussion, according to a University of Queensland study.
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A dietary fat supplement could improve the prognosis and quality of life for the 40 Australian children living with the incurable degenerative disease Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T).
21 July 2020
Targeting large clones of skin cells caused by ultraviolet irradiation (UV) may help reduce skin cancers, according to University of Queensland research.
3 June 2020
Scientists have discovered a possible link between Parkinson’s disease and a gene impacted by a neurotoxin found in blue-green algae.
13 March 2020
Sleep problems, fatigue and attention difficulties in the weeks after a child’s concussion injury could be a sign of reduced brain function and decreased grey matter.
29 November 2019
Research from The University of Queensland suggests even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy could cause insulin-resistance in male rat offspring.
9 October 2019
Some doctors fear litigation and professional ruin if they are seen to have overprescribed opioids to terminally ill patients, according to a University of Queensland researcher.
31 May 2019
A world-wide competition will pit human against machine in a virtual high-tech car chase this weekend.
3 May 2019
Two clinical trials for rare cancer treatments and a dialysis education program led by University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $7.6 million in grants.
21 February 2019
As Queenslanders flock to the outdoors this Australia Day weekend, University of Queensland researchers are investigating whether text messages could prevent people falling victim to sunburn.
24 January 2019
A $10 million grant will revolutionise the early detection of melanoma with the installation of 15 3D whole body imaging machines across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
29 November 2018
A world-first trial of a treatment for Australia’s most common genetic disorder is being led by a University of Queensland researcher.
17 August 2018
A landmark research study is close to a breakthrough that would turn hospital waste into a product that can be used in agriculture or water treatment.
6 August 2018
Women who spend more time sitting down as they age are at higher risk of becoming frail, a University of Queensland study has found.
25 June 2018
University of Queensland research into antibiotic resistance links between nursing homes and hospitals has received a $1.8 million government funding boost.
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