Health

Photo of two Aedes aegypti mosquitoes

Researchers have identified early warning signs for severe dengue fever, which could lead to better diagnosis and treatment.   

young girl holding asthma inhaler

A study of nearly 19,000 children who sought care at hospital for COVID-19 during the pandemic shows those with asthma were not at greater risk of serious infection.

Photo of parents and doctor with new baby at hospital

The CAPA-IVM treatment involves fewer hormone injections than traditional IVF, at a significantly lower cost.  

Izzy Jayasinghe

The grant will be used to develop an AI tool that helps identify better treatments for failing hearts.

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Two UNSW projects have received funding from the Medical Research Future Fund to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

drugs at house party

Drug checking services could also provide an early warning system to flag any unusually dangerous substances in circulation.

micrograph showing condensed chromosomes in blue kinetochores in pink and microtubules in green during metaphase of mitosis

A study in human cell lines reveals cancer cells can activate a force-generating mechanism to survive a cancer therapy.

Syringe labelled 'ketamine'

A case study on ketamine reveals systemic barriers that prevent repurposing existing low-cost drugs like ketamine for treatment-resistant depression.

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The research sheds light on the biological basis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Woman ignored in corridor by doctors

People with intellectual disability told us they often felt cut out of their own health appointments, as healthcare practitioners spoke to their support person or family instead of to them.

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