High dose opioid prescription declines in Queensland – 21-year study

The number of people prescribed opioids in Queensland increased more than 11-fold in two decades, but most prescriptions were in a low-dose range, according to University
28 June 2021

Mothers and babies can be saved by controlling caesarean deliveries

A 30-year global study led by University of Queensland researchers has found rates of childbirth by caesarean section are rising and exceeding safe levels in many develop
25 June 2021

"We want to call Australia home"

A first-year physiotherapy student forced to flee Afghanistan and the Taliban eight years ago is UQ’s inaugural Refugee and Humanitarian Scholar.
25 June 2021

Non-invasive potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of ageing and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier, researchers at The University of Queensl
23 June 2021

South East Queensland's very venomous caterpillar

University of Queensland researchers have discovered the venom of a caterpillar, native to South East Queensland, shows promise for use in medicines and pest control.
22 June 2021

Researchers smash avocado production bottleneck

If you enjoy avocado on your toast in the morning, you will soon be thanking University of Queensland researchers for keeping up the supply of your favourite breakfast fa
17 June 2021

‘Unshackled’ palm-destroying beetles could soon invade Australia

A destructive pest beetle is edging closer to Australia as biological controls fail, destroying home gardens, plantations and biodiversity as they surge through nearby Pa
17 June 2021

Students help homeless receive free vaccines

A student-led initiative to vaccinate homeless people for free has received an “overwhelming response”, according to its seven University of Queensland founders.
1 July 2021

Water injections could be used to relieve labour pains

The effectiveness of using sterile water injections for labour contraction pain will be tested by an international collaboration of researchers, thanks to federal funding
16 June 2021

Irrigation could help reverse male sea turtle drought

Climate change is causing the “feminisation” of green turtle populations in far north Queensland, but a study shows seawater irrigation could potentially reverse the male
15 June 2021

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