Medical research
Cancer-causing parasite may accelerate wound healing
It's short, ugly and deadly. But James Cook University scientists have found a cancer-causing, parasitic worm could help patients recover from their wounds.
Oct 21, 2015
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Health
Physical activity that makes you puff and sweat is key to avoiding an early death, large study finds
Physical activity that makes you puff and sweat is key to avoiding an early death, a large Australian study of middle-aged and older adults has found.
Apr 6, 2015
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Medical research
Magnetic attraction: Breakthrough test for malaria
After nearly a decade of research, a new test that detects the magnetic properties of malaria-infected blood could soon be used to help eliminate the mosquito-borne disease.
Feb 18, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Diabetes—Tuberculosis link found in Australia
A 20-year study by James Cook University scientists has found a strong link between diabetes and tuberculosis in tropical Australia.
Jul 27, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Study links obesity and poor sleep
A new study has found people who sleep badly are also more likely to be obese.
Sep 22, 2023
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Pediatrics
Kids need the COVID-19 jab for herd immunity
James Cook University scientists have developed a new model to track the COVID pandemic—and it's telling them Australia should now prioritize delivering the Pfizer vaccine to 12-40 year-olds.
Sep 6, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Closing in on a new test for schistosomiasis
Researchers have made important progress towards a new diagnostic test for schistosomiasis, which could help the World Health Organisation (WHO) achieve its goal of interrupting transmission of the disease, and eventually ...
Nov 22, 2021
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Surgery
Scientists find alcohol-free antiseptic solution works
A James Cook University scientist has made a discovery that will make life easier for surgery patients and their surgeon.
Aug 8, 2017
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Health
Algal oil to help healthy diets
Algal oils are a sustainable solution to solve future resource problems, according to Roger Huerlimann, a PhD student at James Cook University in Townsville.
Jul 20, 2012
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Inflammatory disorders
Scientists call for standardization of allergy tests after trials show them to be unreliable
Dr. Thimo Ruethers from James Cook University's Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) and JCU's Tropical Futures Institute (TFI) in Singapore says that shellfish allergy affects up to 3% of the general ...
Sep 1, 2023
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