Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID kidney injury may be twice as common as diagnosed
A University of Queensland-led study has found millions of COVID-19 patients may have undiagnosed acute kidney injury (AKI).
Jun 2, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People lifting weights to look good risk reverse anorexia
New research from The University of Queensland has found people lifting weights for aesthetic reasons run the risk of developing muscle dysmorphia.
May 31, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Don't think twice about changing your mind
If you've ever wondered whether changing your mind is the best decision, then you should be reassured that your chances of success are better if you do, according to University of Queensland research.
May 30, 2022
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Health
Stroke cuts life expectancy by one third
Almost two thirds of acute stroke patients fail to survive more than a decade and have high risk of recurrence, prompting researchers to call for better patient care.
Apr 15, 2022
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Neuroscience
Wireless neurostimulator to revolutionize patient care
Many neurological disorders like Parkinson's, chronic depression and other psychiatric conditions could be managed at home, thanks to a collaborative project involving researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ).
Apr 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression
Hereditary factors are partly responsible for childhood anxiety and depression that persists into adulthood, according to University of Queensland researchers.
Apr 7, 2022
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Medical research
Trial could help stretch Japanese encephalitis vaccine supplies
A potential new approach to administering an existing Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine could make it more affordable and increase dose numbers in Australia.
Apr 1, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
All screens toxic for teen health after just two hours of use
Whether it is watching television or playing electronic games, teenagers are experiencing serious physical and mental health consequences after just two hours of screen use, according to University of Queensland-led research.
Mar 29, 2022
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Medical research
Searching for drivers of devastating Down syndrome condition
When clinical psychiatrist and University of Queensland researcher Dr. Cathy Franklin saw her first patient with Catatonia and Acute Regression in Down syndrome in 2009, she was shocked.
Mar 22, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Rare genetic anomaly linked to 20% of childhood acute myeloid leukemia cases
It's a diagnosis you never want to hear: acute myeloid leukemia (AML). These three words represent a devastating diagnosis of childhood cancer with dire consequences for many families.
Mar 21, 2022
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