Medical research
Wastewater samples reveal new psychoactive drugs
More than a dozen new psychoactive drugs have been detected in 16 countries by an international wastewater surveillance program.
Apr 27, 2023
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University of Queensland
Autism spectrum disorders
Fat molecules linked to sleep problems in children with autism
A new study has identified that fat molecules contribute to sleep disturbances in children diagnosed with autism, with results now published in Nature Medicine.
Apr 21, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children with asthma at risk for anxiety
Children diagnosed with asthma were at significantly increased risk of developing anxiety, a University of Queensland study has found.
Apr 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Compassion could be key to combating body shame
University of Queensland researchers have found compassion could reduce self-criticism, body shaming and depression in overweight or obese adults.
Mar 28, 2023
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Genetics
Genetic study of endometriosis reveals clues to better treatment
University of Queensland researchers have contributed to the largest ever genetic study of endometriosis, finding new data about the variants that increase risk of the disease.
Mar 14, 2023
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Health
Smoking rates surged during COVID-19 in Australia, find researchers
University of Queensland researchers have found nicotine consumption in Australia increased by 30% during the early stages of COVID-19.
Mar 10, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Dementia screening test adapted for people with hearing problems
University of Queensland researchers have adapted an internationally used test which screens patients for dementia and Alzheimer's disease, to make it suitable for people with hearing loss.
Mar 3, 2023
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Neuroscience
How the brain's recycling system breaks down in Parkinson's disease
Researchers from the University of Queensland have identified that a gene associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease also contributes to a build-up of cell debris in the brain.
Feb 24, 2023
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Other
Extended rural placements can help students become country doctors
University of Queensland medical students who completed a 12-week training program in a rural or remote area were more likely to work as doctors in similar communities, a study has shown.
Feb 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What drives children to choose compassion?
University of Queensland researchers have found children will help people in distress unless there is a personal cost.
Feb 16, 2023
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