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Trial to improve comfort for lower-limb amputees

A lower limb prosthetic in the hands of a technician. Credit: ASphotowed

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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Exhibition explores power of connection for vulnerable families

Gestures of Care Credit Miranda Harris

A study into the importance of peer-to-peer support for vulnerable families has been brought to life at The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, University of South Australia, through a new exhibition celebrating the role of social connection and agency in building stronger communities.

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Shopping data reveals surprising urban food deserts

Junk food display in a store

A new approach to identifying food deserts using grocery store purchase data suggests that store proximity is not the driver of nutritionally deficient diets – it is financial and social inequality.

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