Food for thought: Omega 3s can make preterm babies smarter!

Posted: March 19, 2024

You may have heard of the various health benefits of Omega 3s, the fatty acids commonly found in fish, such as better heart health and a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. But...

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Understanding the long-term effects of respiratory infections in kids and teens

Posted: February 7, 2024

Catching COVID-19 or the flu is never fun – but it’s even worse when symptoms persist. While we know a lot about the acute effects of COVID-19 and influenza, we have less understanding of...

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Pregnancy in women with kidney disease

Posted: December 20, 2023

Making the decision to start a family can be a joyous and exciting time. But for women with chronic kidney disease, the decision can be complicated and risky. “Can I have a baby? Should...

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An artificially intelligent app for asthma management

Posted: December 1, 2023

South Australia has one of the highest rates of asthma in the world. Even more concerning is that more South Australian children end up in hospital due to asthma than in any other part...

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Genomic predictors of brain cancer survival

Posted: November 30, 2023

Advances in technology mean that it is now possible to undertake genomic analyses on brain tumour samples to provide a more precise understanding of the mechanisms of childhood brain cancer and the factors that...

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