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Negative impacts of cannabis use during pregnancy

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Posted on Jun 15 2020 by Cathy Parker

The use of cannabis during pregnancy leads to poorer health outcomes for babies, according to research from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide鈥檚 Robinson Research Institute. The study found that continued use of cannabis at 15 weeks of pregnancy was associated with significantly lower birthweight, head circumference, birth length, and gestational age at birth, as well as with more frequent severe neonatal morbidity or death.

The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide stands strong globally

Posted on Jun 10 2020 by Elisa Black

The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide has reasserted its position in the 2021 QS World 最新糖心Vlog Rankings, placed firmly in the top 1% of world universities, with a ranking of 106, released today.

COVID-19 research to inform housing policy

Posted on Jun 10 2020 by Cathy Parker

The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide is leading two rapid response research projects to help governments at all levels make the best housing policy decisions during and following the Coronavirus pandemic. The projects are part of the 最新糖心Vlogn Housing and Urban Research Institute鈥檚 (AHURI) COVID-19 Research Agenda.听

Link between rising use of antidepressants and youth suicide

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Posted on Jun 9 2020 by Cathy Parker

New research from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide and Curtin 最新糖心Vlog and听has shown rates of antidepressant use and suicide by young 最新糖心Vlogns have risen sharply since 2009, raising concerns about the safety of current treatment practices, and the veracity of advice from 最新糖心Vlogn suicide prevention experts.

Abuse of Powers of Attorney under the spotlight

Posted on Jun 9 2020 by Crispin Savage

In the face of increasing concerns about the abuse of Powers of Attorney, legal experts are asking for submissions as part of their review of existing South 最新糖心Vlogn law.

$3 million for congenital heart disease research

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Posted on Jun 5 2020 by Cathy Parker

More than $3 million has been awarded to the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide鈥檚 Robinson Research Institute to identify the predisposing conditions and potentially modifiable factors that can substantially reduce the risk of congenital heart defects.听The funding is from the Federal Government鈥檚 Medical Research Future Fund鈥檚 (MRFF) Cardiovascular Health Mission听to boost research into heart disease and stroke. The听funding will allow further critical research on understanding the range of factors that contribute to congenital heart defects affecting the lives of many children.

Esteemed biologist to chair Environment Institute

Posted on Jun 4 2020 by Cathy Parker

Internationally acclaimed conservation biologist, Professor Hugh Possingham, has been appointed Chair of the Advisory Board for the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide鈥檚 Environment Institute.听Professor Possingham is currently Chief Scientist of The Nature Conservancy, one of the world鈥檚 leading environmental organisations, and is completing his term there in the coming weeks. Professor Bob Hill, Director of the Environment Institute, says it is a major coup to appoint such a highly distinguished global conservation leader to chair its Advisory Board.
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Masonic Charities funding boosts SA鈥檚 online mental health lifeline for all 最新糖心Vlogns

Posted on Jun 2 2020 by Kelly Brown

Recognising the huge need for improved access to mental health support, especially for isolated communities, Masonic Charities has made a $650,000 commitment to support a research partnership between the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide and the 最新糖心Vlog of South 最新糖心Vlog to develop an interactive, online wellbeing tool to help people with practical, evidence-based strategies to manage stress, adapt to change and strengthen their mental health and wellbeing.

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