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New guidance set to change the way we diagnose type 1 diabetes
    
      Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis could soon be transformed with newly released guidance developed with the input of an expert from the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute, outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D, before the point of symptom onset.
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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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Case study: Shining light on embryo health
    
      Pregnancies assisted by in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) have doubled between 2002-2017, however, the IVF success rate has remained stagnant – something Associate Professor Kylie Dunning, leader of Robinson Research Institute’s Reproductive Success group, would like to change.
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Genetics, not lack of oxygen, causes cerebral palsy in quarter of cases
    
      The world’s largest study of cerebral palsy (CP) genetics has discovered genetic defects are most likely responsible for more than a quarter of cases in Chinese children, rather than a lack of oxygen at birth as previously thought.
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Case study: A better life with cystic fibrosis, one breath at a time
    
      Have you ever held your breath for longer than what feels comfortable? Could you feel the overwhelming urge to breathe? This is what people living with cystic fibrosis can feel. As the disease progresses, the feeling gets worse, breath by breath.
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Case study: Revolutionising the diagnosis of endometriosis
    
      In Australia, at least one in nine women, or those assigned female at birth, live with often debilitating symptoms caused by endometriosis. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere in the body.
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Professor Sarah Robertson AO recognised in the 2024 Australia Day honours
    
      Former Director and member of the Robinson Research Institute, Professor Sarah Robertson AO, has been awarded Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to medical research, particularly reproductive biology and immunology and to professional societies.
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Top specialist to lead women’s and children’s health research institute
    
      A world-renowned reproductive biomedical specialist whose research is helping to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies has been named as the new Director for the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute (RRI).
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Patients told to get pregnant to treat endometriosis
    
      Research shows patients with endometriosis are being told to plan a pregnancy to help manage or treat the condition, despite a lack of evidence to show it reduces symptoms. The controversial advice has prompted calls to improve medical education about endometriosis.
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SA Scientist of the Year 2023: Professor Helen Marshall AM
    
      Prof Helen Marshall AM has been awarded South Australian Scientist of the Year at the 2023 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.
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