University of Adelaide

Health

Exercise habits in youth create better health outcomes for some

Forming a long-term recreational exercise habit as a young person has a beneficial impact on physical and mental health later in life, but some groups, such as females and academic high-achievers, miss out on these benefits ...

Surgery

Australia's potential as a global leader for surgical AI

Australia and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first, there need to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to University of Adelaide ...

Health

Silica is not the only hazard in engineered stone

While some engineered stone producers are promoting reduced-silica or silica-free products due to health concerns, researchers have found other substances in the material are damaging workers' lungs.

Surgery

Perfecting the performance of nerve implants

Researchers are extending their understanding of the effectiveness of electrical fields that are increasingly being used in implants to stimulate and repair damaged nerves. Effective nerve stimulation is the key to helping ...

Addiction

Should retailers pay more to sell tobacco?

New research into the impact of tobacco retailer licensing fees on tobacco availability has prompted public health experts to call on all Australian Governments to adopt a higher minimum standard of licensing regulation nationally ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Devastating causes of childhood dementia revealed

It is a heartbreaking condition that robs children of their ability to walk, talk and recognize their loved ones and now the latest research has revealed the true impact of childhood dementia globally.

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