Health

Teen regular drinkers more likely to battle alcohol as adults

11 Jul 2018

A study led by UNSW has found the most robust evidence yet that adolescents who drink regularly are twice as likely to be binge drinkers and drink drivers as adults.

UNSW study shows hospital hand hygiene rates may be worse than reported

07 Jul 2018

Hospital staff pay dramatically less attention to hand hygiene when they feel no one is watching, a new study reveals. The research suggests government reported compliance rates are overstated.

UNSW study finds no strong evidence that cannabis reduces chronic pain

04 Jul 2018

A four-year study suggests medicinal cannabis is not as effective at relieving chronic non-cancer pain as commonly assumed.

SPHERE receives $6m boost to deliver improved health care

03 Jul 2018

SPHERE, a venture between 14 partners in health, education and medical research, will receive $6 million from the Medical Research Future Fund.

NHMRC honours leading public health advocate Rebecca Ivers

03 Jul 2018

Professor Rebecca Ivers from The George Institute and UNSW Sydney has been awarded the 2018 Elizabeth Blackburn Fellowship, given to Australia’s top ranked female fellow in public health.

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$2m grant funds new program to fight antimicrobial resistance

02 Jul 2018

UNSW researchers will work in an international team to reduce the misuse of antibiotics that contributes to germs becoming resistant to medicines.

Treatment for all: symposium embraces Cooper’s global vision

29 Jun 2018

A symposium of distinguished guests supported a research agenda to perpetuate the legacy of the late Professor David Cooper.

Lucy Brogden launches 2018 Australian Mental Health Prize

26 Jun 2018

The 2018 Australian Mental Health Prize was launched today at UNSW, with nominations open for those making outstanding contributions to either the promotion of mental health or the prevention and treatment of mental illness.

Having a brain injury does not mean you'll get dementia

22 Jun 2018

Reporting of recent studies may have caused alarm that brain injuries cause dementia. It just increases your risk.

UNSW Medicine alumna appointed CEO of Medicines Australia

21 Jun 2018

UNSW Medicine alumna Elizabeth de Somer has been appointed CEO of Medicines Australia, the country’s peak body representing the innovative medicine industry.

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