News: health

Top talent to boost cancer research

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The search for a tailored treatment for cancerous tumours has been bolstered with the appointment of an internationally recognised expert to the South Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI).

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New therapy could help chronic myeloid leukemia patients live drug-free

New therapy could help chronic myeloid leukemia patients live drug-free

The latest research from the University of Adelaide and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) has discovered a potential new therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients who’ve achieved excellent results from current treatment and are hoping to live life medication free.

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Targeting proteins may lead to MS treatment breakthrough

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University of Adelaide researchers will investigate if they can target proteins to divert cells that cause multiple sclerosis (MS) from entering the brain.

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New discovery to bulk up gluten-free fibre supplement

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Scientists have for the first time constructed the reference genome for the source of the popular fibre supplement, psyllium husk, which could boost supplies of the versatile plant-derived product.

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Putting patient voice at the front of healthcare

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When it comes to decision-making in healthcare, how much consideration should be given to patient voice?

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Painting an accurate profile of Adelaide’s homeless

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University of Adelaide researchers have built a comprehensive profile of homelessness and associated health issues in Adelaide.

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Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

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New research has found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.

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Partnership strengthens ties between Nottingham and Adelaide

Professor Shearer West and Professor Peter Høj.

The University of Nottingham and the University of Adelaide have formally launched the Adelaide-Nottingham Alliance.

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Discovery projects’ wide-reaching impact

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Fourteen grants totalling $7,269,318 have been awarded to University of Adelaide researchers from the Federal Government to continue their work in a range of important areas including health, wine and food production, pollution and nuclear physics.

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