Most people have naïve optimism about medical care. That’s the finding of a systematic review of all available research on common medical treatments we published today in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.
23 December 2014University of Queensland student Jennifer Stables has had a hair-raising year after being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease, and has now cut off her ponytail and shaved her head to raise awareness and money for research into the condition.
22 December 2014Monica Ng was bitten by the medical bug young – and it has stayed in her bloodstream ever since.
20 December 2014Dr Carly Fox realised a lifelong dream when she graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine in 2008.
19 December 2014Researchers from The University of Queensland have found managers can increase productivity levels and prevent burnout by helping employees feel part of a group.
17 December 2014Women who eat fewer than two serves of fruit a day face a greater risk of developing depression, University of Queensland research shows.
16 December 2014Three University of Queensland scientists have led an international team to victory, predicting the occurrence of epileptic seizures with unprecedented accuracy.
11 December 2014Women who miscarry may feel grief, guilt and anger years after their loss, a University of Queensland researcher has found.
11 December 2014One in three women experience severe back pain during labour and birth, but that might change thanks to a safe, simple and effective treatment developed by University of Queensland researchers.
10 December 2014Growing obesity levels are increasing the burden of cancers throughout the world, say University of Queensland researchers.
8 December 2014The earlier you find a cancerous mole, the easier the treatment and the better the outcomes. But it’s not easy distinguishing between harmless, benign moles and those that warrant further attention.
5 December 2014Mantis shrimp eyes are inspiring the design of new cameras that can detect a variety of cancers and visualise brain activity.
5 December 2014We tend to notice mucous only when it’s abnormal and the sticky fluid is expelled from orifices. But actually it’s pretty amazing stuff. Every moment of our lives mucus is protecting our internal organs, including the sexual organs and bowels. Here...
1 December 2014For most of us, death conjures up strong feelings. We project all kinds of fears onto it. We worry about it, dismiss it, laugh it off, push it aside or don’t think about it at all. Until we have to. Of course, death – our own, a friend’s, a family...
27 November 2014A leading University of Queensland researcher has been awarded the prestigious Robin Tavistock Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field of the language disorder aphasia.
27 November 2014Three University of Queensland scientists were honoured at an awards ceremony in Brisbane tonight.
25 November 2014Queensland researchers have led an international effort to uncover the gene behind a young Brisbane boy’s rare developmental condition, in a discovery his family hopes will pave the way for future treatments.
25 November 2014One of UQ’s leading materials science experts, Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu, has been awarded a high-profile prize from the Australian Academy of Science.
24 November 2014University of Queensland scientists have discovered that genes switch off as memories are being formed, allowing for new connections between nerve cells. The discovery could eventually lead to a key for treating conditions such as autism and...
21 November 2014It’s now late spring, with summer just around the corner, and many people with hay fever suffer at this time of year in Australia. Although the cause of this suffering is invisible to us, it is actually all around us — plant pollen floating in the...
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