University of Queensland
Study shows loss of control leads to paranormal beliefs
(Medical Xpress) -- People who felt a lack of control in their lives were more likely to believe in the claimed “psychic abilities” of a famous octopus, a University of Queensland (UQ) study has found.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 02, 2012 |
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Big health benefits from a little small talk, researchers find
(Medical Xpress) -- Healthcare professionals may soon be able to truly see the benefits of their talks with patients, thanks to an automated computer visualisation measurement technique called Discursis.
Other
Jun 06, 2012 |
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Scientists target mango skin for fat reduction
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists have discovered that two common mango varieties contain natural compounds that may help to fight flab . . . in the part that most people throw away.
Health
Jun 01, 2012 |
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Happiness wave study reveals happy pensioners, and debunks middle-age blues myth
(Medical Xpress) -- People are at their happiest at retirement age and their most miserable in their geriatric years, a new study has found.
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 29, 2012 |
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Pecking orders not just for the birds
(Medical Xpress) -- Despite our inclination to believe equality within a team or group is important, new research suggests that a built-in hierarchy leads to fewer group conflicts and higher productivity.
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 29, 2012 |
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Mums-to-be missing out on benefits of water immersion
Queensland mums-to-be are being denied access to water immersion during labour even though research shows it shortens labour and reduces interventions.
Overweight and Obesity
May 24, 2012 |
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New study confirms value of cardiac output monitor
(Medical Xpress) -- A new Australian study has confirmed the accuracy of a modern non-invasive cardiac output monitor that can replace a 40-year-old standard in this field.
Cardiology
May 23, 2012 |
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New portable tool detects dengue infected mosquitoes in the field
(Medical Xpress) -- A new portable tool to detect dengue virus-infected mosquitoes will help reduce the likelihood of human infections around the world.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 21, 2012 |
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Research holds out hope for stroke patients
(Medical Xpress) -- People with a curious condition that causes them to apply make-up on only one side of their face, or ignore food on half of their plate, are playing a new role in understanding stroke recovery.
Neuroscience
May 21, 2012 |
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Mathematical model unlocks key to brain wiring
(Medical Xpress) -- A new mathematical model predicting how nerve fibres make connections during brain development could aid understanding of how some cognitive disorders occur.
Neuroscience
May 10, 2012 |
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Researchers move closer to delaying dementia
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists at University of Queensland's Brain Institute are one step closer to developing new therapies for treating dementia.
Neuroscience
May 10, 2012 |
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Exploring cancer with computers
(Medical Xpress) -- Computers can be used to identify cancer treatment targets that wouldn't otherwise have been considered, according to research by an Australian team.
Cancer
May 08, 2012 |
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Queensland mums to have their say on maternity care
Queensland mums are being given the opportunity to have their voices heard on maternity care in Queensland.
Health
May 01, 2012 |
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Researchers discover genes for fracture susceptibility and osteoporosis risk
(Medical Xpress) -- The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute's researchers have played a leading role in a recent study into osteoporosis, more than doubling the number of currently known genes in the disease.
Genetics
Apr 27, 2012 |
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Hope for the future is good for you, study finds
Two recent studies from The University of Queensland School of Economics, the University of New South Wales, the Australian National University, and Monash University, have found that optimistic expectations are the key to ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 20, 2012 |
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