Missing the signs of endometriosis: Some cases of endometriosis in Australia are taking up to eight years to diagnose, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Endometriosis is a progressive, chronic condition where tissue that lines the uterus (the endometrium) grows in other parts of the body. This most commonly occurs […]
Masks can put cognitive performance in check: Wearing a face mask can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations according to University of Queensland research. Dr David Smerdon from UQ’s School of Economics analysed almost three million chess moves played by more than eight thousand people in 18 countries before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
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A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Tapestry study, a collaboration between the Murdoch Children’s, Queensland Children’s Hospital, University of Sydney, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network and Flinders University is recruiting adolescents, aged 13-17, in Melbourne, with moderate […]
Mining companies are shifting their focus to supporting employee well-being: A new Curtin-led report has found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on the physical health and safety of employees compared to employee mental health and well-being, followed by a respectful workplace culture. The report, prepared by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) […]
Positive social-emotional environments in schools boosts student’s mental health. A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) led project has shown that fostering a positive social-emotional environment in schools can boost students’ mental health. The Wellcome Trust’s Active Ingredients for Youth Anxiety and Depression Commission last year announced the 21 research teams from around the world who had […]
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Clamp2 provides vaccine hope for future pandemics: The University of Queensland is set to take a second-generation molecular clamp vaccine to a proof-of-concept human trial. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation (CEPI) has announced in Brisbane today that it will provide up to AU$8.5 million to support further development of the re-engineered technology for use […]
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Stem-cell derived kidneys could improve disease research and treatment: A key advance in growing stem-cell-derived kidneys in the laboratory could improve disease research and treatment for children with kidney disease, according to a new Murdoch Children’s Research Institute-led study. The findings, which were published in Nature Communications, showed that a new stem-cell technique developed by Murdoch […]
Genome sequencing could curb hospital infection outbreaks: The spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in hospitals could be greatly reduced thanks to research by The University of Queensland and Queensland Health. A team including Dr Patrick Harris and Dr Brian Forde from UQ’s Centre for Clinical Research used whole genomic sequencing as a surveillance tool to rapidly […]
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School venom research experts welcome new awareness day to help Australians better prepare for run-ins with venomous creatures this summer. Australia is home to some of the world’s most venomous land and sea creatures, including a myriad of snakes, spiders and jellyfish. Despite relatively few fatalities, there were more than 3000 hospitalisations due to injuries […]
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UK participants needed to help discover genes behind stammering. More than 1500 adults and children from the United Kingdom are being recruited for an international study aiming to discover the genes that cause stammering. The largest study of its kind hopes to provide greater insight into why some people are more likely to develop a […]