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Travel story: Zohra Lassi
Zohra Lassi from the Robinson Research Institute visited A/Prof Thomas Debray at Cochrane Netherlands and attended聽a course on 鈥淚ndividual Participant Data 鈥 Meta Analysis (IPD-MA)鈥 with the team of statisticians and methodologists from the Utrecht University in the Netherlands聽in June and July, 2018.
Developing a screening test for ovarian cancer
A University of Adelaide scientist and leading Adelaide surgeon is developing an early detection test for a deadly cancer and has today received a funding boost from the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF).
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New projects to boost cancer treatment and mineral recovery
The University of Adelaide is involved in two new industry-led projects 鈥 in new cancer treatments and mineral recovery 鈥 announced by the Australian Government at the University鈥檚 North Terrace campus today.
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Australia leading global push to tackle PCOS
New Australian led global guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS have been published today in three international journals, to improve outcomes for women living with this condition.
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Travel story: Tara Crawford
Tara Crawford from the Robinson Research Institute聽attended聽the Pediatric Academic Societies Conference in Toronto, Canada and a Transfusion Strategy Meeting in聽Philadelphia, USA in May 2018.
Travel story: Nigel Farrow
Dr Nigel Farrow from the Robinson Research Institute聽attended聽the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy Conference and visited the University of Houston, USA in May 2018.
Platypus venom inspires potential new diabetes treatments
The world-first discovery of a key metabolic hormone found in the venom and gut of Australia鈥檚 iconic platypus will now be investigated for its potential to treat type 2 diabetes, in new research led by the University of Adelaide.
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Travel story: Martin Donnelley
Dr Martin Donnelley from the Robinson Research Institute聽attended聽the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy Conference and Gene Editing workshop in Chicago, USA in May 2018.
Acupuncture during IVF doesn鈥檛 increase chances of having a baby
Acupuncture has become a聽聽treatment prior to and during in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). Women hope it will increase their chances of having a baby, but also provide support with reducing stress, and feeling relaxed and well while undergoing treatment.
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Disadvantaged kids prescribed antipsychotic medication more often than others
A new study has shown that Australian children and teens from disadvantaged families are more likely to be prescribed antipsychotic medication than others in the same age group.
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