News: health
Biomedical engineer’s innovative excellence acknowledged
University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Associate Professor Jiawen Li has been awarded a prestigious global award by tech giant Sony and scientific publishing company Nature, for her work in biomedical engineering.
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Experts available for holiday season 2024-2025
Over the summer holiday season, the following University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É researchers are happy to be approached for comment on their areas of expertise. The list has been organised into broad subject areas. Please see individual names to check each expert's availability.
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Microscopy at the tip of a hair-thin optical fibre
Researchers at the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É, as part of an international team, have developed an approach that makes advanced microscopy possible through an optical fibre thinner than a human hair.
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Funding to explore genetic markers for heart disorders
University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É’s Dr Jessica Marathe has received a $75,000 grant to research possible genetic causes of under-diagnosed cardiovascular conditions.
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Assessing what makes a reasonable decision with AI
As the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) grows in our world, the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É is exploring the role that technology can play in the health sphere, particularly in clinical decision-making and explanations.
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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 ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É expert, outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D before the point of symptom onset.
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Limits to access emergency pill
The accessibility of first-line oral emergency contraceptives in Australian community pharmacies is problematic – with a national survey finding almost one-third reporting they do not stock the ulipristal acetate pill that has been recommended by medical authorities.
MoU reaffirms cooperation on health and AI
The University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É and Aurecon Group have marked a significant milestone in their relationship, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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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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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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