Centre for Big Data Research in Health

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Researchers uncover evidence in hospital data showing link between dementia and self-harm.

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Machine learning algorithms could be more accurate and reliable than conventional methods of predicting suicide risk.

Jason Abbott and Louisa Jorm

Obstetrician and gynaecologist Jason Abbott and health data expert Louisa Jorm have been awarded two Research Data Infrastructure grants from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. 

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25 UNSW academics receive Ideas Grants for research in medicine and health, science and engineering.

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Eight UNSW Sydney researchers have received $1.8 million in competitive research funding from the Heart Foundation.

Fighting infections with antibiotics

Study reveals substantial drop in antibiotic prescribing following COVID-19 restrictions, but will this practice continue in the post-pandemic era?

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The findings come as welcome news as NSW lockdowns continue – but future cancer treatment patterns will depend on how current infection rates develop.

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Gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy might have a high up-front price tag. But by screening and treating infants early, the therapy can save both lives and money in the long term.

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The COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines on the UNSW Newsroom this year, but readers also wanted to know more about research in other health areas.

IVF

A new report by UNSW medical researchers sheds light on the latest IVF numbers, success rates and trends. 

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