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Bridging the distance via telehealth

WebBy road, the distance separating those western outposts from Queensland’s state capital is roughly 800 kilometres, or up to nine hours of continuous driving. The COH has also …

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How changing definitions of disease affects us all

WebBy 2017, a new definition of high blood pressure in the US labelled 46% of adults as having the condition, increasing the prevalence overnight by 38%. The trend to widen disease …

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What can we learn about plastic inside the human body

WebProfessor Kevin Thomas speaks about the Minderoo Centre – Plastics and Human Health's capabilities. UQ researchers are currently working on the initial phase of the project …

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What is inflammation

WebAcute inflammation is the first line of defence against injury or infection. It is usually a sign that your body has taken the first step towards healing, but this response can also be …

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Common inflammatory diseases

WebUmbrella term for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. The immune system attacks the gut lining causing diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever and weight loss. Asthma. Inflammation …

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$8 million awarded to predict genetic disease risk

Web12 March 2024. andmark genetic research could allow doctors to accurately predict whether a patient is at risk of developing common diseases, decades before any symptoms would …

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Touching the lives of women through research

WebChange is a constant factor at the ALSWH. The women of the ‘young’ cohort are now 44–49, and entering peri-menopause. To ensure the study stayed relevant to the …

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Indigenous telehealth services join forces

WebCOH Director Professor Anthony Smith is leading several major telehealth research projects, providing remote communities in Queensland with improved access to specialist services …

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The myth of sport

WebJay Coakley (2015) has been a strong voice in challenging the largely taken-for-granted view of sport’s inherent goodness, suggesting that the views that ‘sport is pure and …

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Bringing telehealth to BUSHkids

WebBUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that provides free allied health and education services to rural and remote families across Queensland.. In 2016, the organisation …

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The Critical Role of Family Support in Accessing Gender Affirming

WebA pathway to better outcomes for transgender youth. Gender dysphoria is defined as significant distress or functional impairment associated with incongruence between the …

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It’s Time to Treat Sick Kids, Not Punish Them

WebThe royal commission found 56% of children who gave evidence about their experience in youth detention had a history of self-harm and/or suicidal ideation. 2 Recent studies in …

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Lifting the lid on Australia's toxic kitchen culture

WebOthers included Australian chefs Jeremy Strode and Justin Bull, which shocked the public and put the spotlight on mental health in the restaurant industry. Two decades after that …

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Regional Medical Pathway offers new career choices closer to home

WebRegional Medical Pathway offers new career choices closer to home. Lower cost of living, reduced commute times, welcoming communities; the benefits of regional, rural and …

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‘I want to scream and scream’

WebCCS nurses were assailed by the realities of trench warfare and the demands of treating damaged men. Soldiers came to the CCS within hours of wounding, bloody and dying, …

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Feeding Children Well

WebThere was a decrease in food packaging litter. Most (89%) parents were willing to pay $3 to $5 for a school lunch, with a discount for families with multiple children. Most parents …

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Clarifying Australia’s youth vaping figures

WebWe were told by media “In 2016, fewer than 7 per cent of people aged 18-24 were vaping. In 2019, that figure jumped to almost 19 per cent.”. These figures are inflated 3.5 times, and …

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Reimagining Death Care for Our Ageing Population

WebAccording to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia’s population is projected to reach between 37.4 and 49.2 million people by 2066. According to the …

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UQ Mythbusters: the sobering facts about alcohol

WebQ: Are zero-alcohol products (containing < 0.5% alcohol by volume) a good alternative for young people to encourage healthy drinking behaviours? A: Due to the recent …

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