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Childhood cancers numbers not rising in SA and NT

A child in a hospital bed with a drip in their hand.

Despite national and global reports of rising incidences of cancer affecting children and young people, new analysis has found rates of childhood cancer have remained unchanged over the past 30 years in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and the Northern Territory.

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Linkage projects support industry partnerships

Campus

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers will share in almost $2 million through the latest round of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Research Council Linkage Projects scheme, which is designed to foster strategic research partnerships.

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A mountainous mystery uncovered in SA’s pink sands

Pink Sand Garnet at Innes National Park credit ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide

Deposits of deep-pink sand washing up on South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n shores shed new light on when the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n tectonic plate began to subduct beneath the Pacific plate, as well as the presence of previously unknown ancient Antarctic mountains.

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ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns living longer, but in need of more support

Three people sit as one holds a stress ball

A study of pre-Covid-19 health data found ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns over 70 were living longer, but their impact on the healthcare industry is increasing, according to research by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.

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ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide community members honoured

Students at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide's North Terrace campus

More than 20 members of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide community have been awarded King’s Birthday honours, recognising exceptional contributions to their fields of expertise.

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Limits to access emergency pill

Emergency contraceptive pill

The accessibility of first-line oral emergency contraceptives in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n community pharmacies is problematic – with a national survey finding almost one-third reporting they do not stock the ulipristal acetate pill that has been recommended by medical authorities.

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Exploring cyber data collection

Cyber Security Research Tuesday

Cyber data collection will be the focus of this month’s ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide Research Tuesday event, featuring criminology experts Dr Russell Brewer, Dr Katie Logos and internationally recognised legal expert Dr Colette Langos.

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Timing key for type 2 diabetes drug performance

A medical professional gives a patient a finger-prick test.

Researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide could be closer to discovering a better way to use metformin, a common type 2 diabetes medication.

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We spend more with cashless payments

Cashless payment

A study by researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has found that when using cashless methods of payment, individuals tend to spend more when purchasing.

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Interactive map of SA colonial encounters launches

South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Drawings

A new interactive story map that explores colonial encounters in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ between Aboriginal peoples and European settlers has launched last week.

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