University of Queensland

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Obesity lowering the age for knee replacements

More than half of Australians who underwent knee replacement for osteoarthritis were obese, increasing their risk of having the operation at a younger age, especially among women.

Genetics

Genetic test unlocks cause of Brisbane boy's rare disease

Queensland researchers have led an international effort to uncover the gene behind a young Brisbane boy's rare developmental condition, in a discovery his family hopes will pave the way for future treatments.

Neuroscience

Babies' slow brain waves could predict problems

The brain waves of healthy newborns – which appear more abnormal than those of severe stroke victims – could be used to accurately predict which babies will have neurodevelopmental disorders.

Oncology & Cancer

Cutting off melanoma's escape routes

Stopping melanoma from spreading to other parts of the body might be as simple as cutting off the blood supply to the cancer, according to researchers.

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