Prescription changes lead to drop in oxycodone use
Â鶹ÊÓƵ research has found use of the opioid oxycodone in Australia almost halved after changes to packaging and prescribing practices in 2019.
12 September 2024
Suicide rate higher for people with autism
Â鶹ÊÓƵ-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.
11 September 2024
Influencers sway smoking and vaping attitudes in young people
Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, Â鶹ÊÓƵ research has found.
9 September 2024
Researchers at Â鶹ÊÓƵ are developing a comprehensive paediatric immune cell ‘atlas’ to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lupus.
6 September 2024
Teams of researchers from Â鶹ÊÓƵ working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
5 September 2024
Long term relief is within reach for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis after an $11.5 million grant to a Â鶹ÊÓƵ-led team.
3 September 2024
Â鶹ÊÓƵ has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.
3 September 2024
Technology has enabled athletes with disabilities to reach incredible heights but it has also introduced new challenges, particularly in ensuring fairness and equity in competition.
2 September 2024
Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers have received two $3 million grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council to accelerate knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and to improve gynaecological cancer treatment.
30 August 2024
Â鶹ÊÓƵ is leading a trial across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast focusing on improving the delivery of life-saving treatments for hospitalised babies.
26 August 2024
Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers have discovered a mechanism in DNA that regulates how disease-causing mutations are inherited.
22 August 2024
Â鶹ÊÓƵ research could lead to a more effective immunotherapy treatment against bladder cancer.
21 August 2024
Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers are seeking participants for a study looking to understand what factors influence day-to-day back pain.
9 August 2024
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ-led and developed COVID-19 Risk Calculator has been updated to determine a person’s risk of developing long COVID.
1 August 2024
University of Queensland research shows child maltreatment cases decreased in socially disadvantaged communities that participated in positive parenting programs.
1 August 2024
A new facility at Â鶹ÊÓƵ is set to provide Australian researchers with cancer vaccines tailored to individual patients.
26 July 2024Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers have been awarded almost $1 million through the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance to human health.
12 July 2024
Researchers from Â鶹ÊÓƵ of Queensland have identified how a common bacterium is able to manipulate the human immune system during respiratory infections and cause persistent illness.
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