News: health and medical sciences
Children with cognitive disabilities missing in NDIS data
According to recent figures, about 250,000 children under the age of 15 participate in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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Leading the way at science and innovation awards
University of Adelaide academics have earned state recognition for their achievements in science and innovation at recent awards.
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Psychology students wrap arms around regional families
Ronald McDonald House Charities South and Central Australia (RMHC SCA) will be the first Australian chapter to have in-house psychologists, thanks to a new collaboration with the University of Adelaide.
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MRIs reveal genetic clues in cerebral palsy
A national study by University of Adelaide researchers is paving the way for more precise diagnosis and treatment for children with cerebral palsy.
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Healthy contributions by University leaders recognised
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has announced the election of 29 new Fellows for 2025, including two leaders from the University of Adelaide.
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Trial to improve comfort for lower-limb amputees
An ill-fitting lower-limb prosthesis can significantly impact an amputee’s mobility, independence, and overall quality of life, and a new research initiative from the University of Adelaide is aiming to revolutionise socket design to better meet the needs of people living with limb loss.
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Grants to improve cardiovascular outcomes
University of Adelaide leaders in heart health have received extra support for their research from the Heart Foundation through its annual funding round.
Viertel Fellowship for innovative cancer epigentic leader
University of Adelaide cancer epigenetics and 3D genome biology expert Dr Joanna Achinger-Kawecka has been awarded a 2025 Sylvia and Charles Viertel Senior Medical ÌÇÐÄvolg Fellowship.
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Highlighting the youth voice in wellbeing solutions
ÌÇÐÄvolgers from the University of Adelaide have taken a closer look at what is important to Australia's young people in a new report.
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Improving the quality of life for men with breast cancer
Each year, 200 men or people assigned male at birth are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia. With breast cancer often being considered solely a woman’s disease and no screening program in place, many men receive their cancer news while investigating unrelated conditions or after noticing a lump behind their nipple. University of Adelaide Medical School PhD candidate Dr Steve Kinsey-Trotman is researching how a breast cancer diagnosis impacts men’s quality of life.
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