News: health and medical sciences

Study confirms genetic link in cerebral palsy

Emeritus Professor Alastair MacLennan with Mathew Reinersten, from ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, who is an ambassador for the group’s cerebral palsy research
Posted on Oct 7 2020 by Robyn Mills

An international research team including the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø has found further evidence that rare gene mutations can cause cerebral palsy, findings which could lead to earlier diagnosis and new treatments for this devastating movement disorder.

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New Allied Health degrees add to Uni of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s unrivalled health and medical education

Speech Pathology demonstration
Posted on Feb 10 2020 by David Ellis

The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø will introduce a suite of Allied Health degrees to its educational line-up in 2021.

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Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs

A child receiving a vaccination
Posted on Oct 9 2019 by David Ellis

A study into the impact of state-funded vaccination programs for Australian children under five years has found those attending medical practices in the wealthiest areas were more likely to receive the vaccine.

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