Health + Medicine

Endometriosis poses substantial burden on Australia鈥檚 health system

微拍福利researchers have conducted the first longitudinal study on the impact of endometriosis on Australia鈥檚 healthcare system, finding the disease is a significant cause of hospitalisation.
16 January 2025
Long-acting contraceptives seem to be as safe as the pill when it comes to cancer risk: new聽study

Many women worry hormonal contraceptives have dangerous side-effects including increased cancer risk. But this perception is often out of proportion with the actual risks.
15 January 2025
微拍福利and Vaxxas win prize to advance patch-based mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

UQ鈥檚 BASE facility and biotechnology company Vaxxas have been announced as stage winners of a prestigious global prize to accelerate a patch-based mRNA vaccine for COVID-19.
14 January 2025

MRFF backs 微拍福利epilepsy research

微拍福利researchers have received $4.1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to advance their research into epilepsy treatments made from spider venom proteins.

17 September 2024

New screening tool to help stroke survivors

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微拍福利researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke.

17 September 2024

Prescription changes lead to drop in oxycodone use

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微拍福利research has found use of the opioid oxycodone in Australia almost halved after changes to packaging and prescribing practices in 2019.

12 September 2024

Suicide rate higher for people with autism

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UQ-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.

11 September 2024

Influencers sway smoking and vaping attitudes in young people

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Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, 微拍福利research has found.

9 September 2024

Immune cell 鈥榓tlas鈥� will help kids fight life-threatening diseases

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Researchers at 微拍福利are developing a comprehensive paediatric immune cell 鈥榓tlas鈥� to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lupus.

6 September 2024

微拍福利researchers and educators awarded three Eureka Prizes

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Teams of researchers from 微拍福利working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

5 September 2024

A drug free life for Rheumatoid Arthritis patients possible within a decade

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Long term relief is within reach for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis after an $11.5 million grant to a UQ-led team.

3 September 2024

A quantum leap for biology

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微拍福利has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world鈥檚 biggest challenges.

3 September 2024

Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advantage

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Technology has enabled athletes with disabilities to reach incredible heights but it has also introduced new challenges, particularly in ensuring fairness and equity in competition.

2 September 2024

微拍福利granted $6 million for two new Centres of Research Excellence

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微拍福利researchers have received two $3 million grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council to accelerate knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, and to improve gynaecological cancer treatment.

30 August 2024