UNSW Medicine & Health

AAHMS Fellows 2021

UNSW Sydney academics recognised for outstanding contributions to research in dementia, lung health and HIV and sexually transmitted diseases.

a doll of a small child stands on ground decorated with blue and pink male and female anatomical symbols

Around two in every 100 people have sex characteristics between the male-female binary definitions. Training for doctors and other health workers needs to reflect this.

Mark Parsons

An international leader in stroke medicine at UNSW Sydney receives an NHMRC Synergy grant to lead a multidisciplinary team.

Doctor with stethoscope round their neck in background with artwork of heart monitor graph superimposed

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

Man holding an ecstasy pill. Focus on the pill

Results from annual surveys of people who regularly use drugs in Australia have revealed a range of concerning trends in 2021.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announcing RNA facility

It’s hoped NSW’s first RNA pilot manufacturing facility will spearhead a commercialised RNA industry in the state.

screen fatigue

Back-to-back video calls, emails, texts and report writing – you’ve probably clocked up more screen time than you realise. 

travellers arriving at airport

As we begin to emerge from restrictions, there are many things the federal government could do to improve the conditions for those stranded, and speed up their return home.

Crowds at Coogee after lockdwon

After months of being in lockdown, it’s very normal to feel overwhelmed when reconnecting with society.

Older women with doctor in a gynaecology appointment

Vaginal laser therapy treatments claim to reduce negative vaginal symptoms of menopause – experienced by about half of all women – by up to 100 per cent. A new trial shows they might not work at all.

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