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The power of peer-to-peer communication in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout: study

08 May 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions with peers played a large role in people’s decisions around vaccination, new research from UNSW Sydney shows.

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We need to talk about ovarian cancer, our deadliest gynaecological cancer

08 May 2023

It’s time to improve treatments and raise survival rates for people with ovarian cancer, says an honorary academic from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture.

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UNSW researcher receives $1.5m award for diabetes research

05 May 2023

The Career Development Award will fund research into the link between viruses and type 1 diabetes.

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More children and adolescents in mental health crisis since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic: study

03 May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious and lasting negative impacts on children’s and adolescents’ mental health.

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Dementia and self-harm: why it's crucial to support patients in first year after diagnosis

02 May 2023

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

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Clinical screening can identify fear of cancer recurrence

01 May 2023

A simple tool shows promise for identifying cancer survivors struggling with concerns their cancer will return.

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Social interaction reduces dementia risk and increases longevity: study

28 Apr 2023

Having good social connections is linked to better brain health and a longer life.

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The search for a malaria vaccine

24 Apr 2023

Our battle with malaria disease has lasted thousands of years. We need better vaccines or we risk losing, according to UNSW Sydney researchers.

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Treatment as prevention works: HIV infections down by 66 per cent in NSW and Victoria

17 Apr 2023

Increasing treatment access and reducing undiagnosed infections is vital for combating HIV, UNSW researchers have shown.

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New asthma medicine restrictions will hurt the poorest children the most

13 Apr 2023

Children with persistent or severe asthma symptoms need medicines to reduce airway inflammation. But a change last week means these medicines are harder to access.

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