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Health simulation partnership with Philippines

Posted on Sep 27 2022 by Lee Gaskin

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide has locked in a partnership with the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of the Philippines Manila (UPM) to share learnings from the �Ӱ�ֱ��’s world-class health simulation facility, Adelaide Health Simulation.

Nation-leading dental trailblazer humbled by royal invitation

Posted on Sep 14 2022 by Lee Gaskin

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide titleholder and alum Dr Trudy Lin says she is incredibly humbled and honoured to be invited to pay her respects to Queen Elizabeth II.

Cartoon character inspires musicians to bounce back

A scene from an Asterix comic shows Cacofonix injured as he plays his harp.

Posted on Sep 12 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

A character from the Asterix cartoon series could be an inspiration to musicians who are faced with setbacks.

Meningococci evades pandemic lockdown measures

Posted on Aug 26 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Social distancing, online classes and the temporary closure of pubs, bars and nightclubs failed to stop the spread of meningococcal bacteria among school leavers, a new study from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide has found.

�Ӱ�ֱ��’s Tall Poppies stand tall

Qi, Zohra, Jiawen, and Tatiana stand and smile at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide.

Posted on Aug 5 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

A �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide expert has been named as the South �Ӱ�ֱ��n Young Tall Poppy of the Year for their work to help ensure food security for future generations.

South �Ӱ�ֱ��n of the Year to lead Women's and Children's research

Posted on Aug 1 2022 by Lee Gaskin

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide Professor Helen Marshall AM has been appointed to the inaugural role of Clinical Research Director at the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN).

Grants support further �Ӱ�ֱ�� diabetes research

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

Posted on Jul 15 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Diabetes SA has awarded $200,000 in funding to researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide to help with the early detection of diabetes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and to help control blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes.

Popular soup can cause liver damage when mixed with medication

A photo of soup in a bowl, atop a table.

Posted on Jul 12 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have found that a popular soup, bak kut teh, has the potential to cause liver failure by clashing with prescription medication.

Could artificial intelligence be the antidote?

Posted on Jul 11 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

As the worlds of artificial intelligence and medicine collide, the possibilities are endless…but what about the risks?

Global leaders unite for World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day

Medical professionals, dressed in scrubs, perform surgery in a hospital.

Posted on Jun 27 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Seven global leaders in evidence-based healthcare, including the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s JBI, have joined forces to raise awareness for better evidence to inform healthcare policy, practice and decision making to improve global health outcomes.