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Caution needed over screening scores for heart patients
Existing non-invasive screening tools may miss heart failure amongst patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and should be used with caution, according to the latest research.
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Preterm birth research in top 10 for delivering extraordinary outcomes
The impact of life-changing research into preventing preterm births by ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide experts has been recognised by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
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×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s potential as a global leader for surgical AI
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first there needs to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide experts.
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First commercial-grade optical fibres fabricated in space
Special glass rods manufactured at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide have been drawn into over 8 km of optical fibre on the International Space Station (ISS).
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Westpac Scholars to fight disease and support veterans
Four ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide students have been awarded 2024 Westpac Scholarships to help them in their quest to solve major challenges, including fighting superbugs and building more inclusive communities for veterans.
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Future space leaders made here: How the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Rover Challenge is sending next generation space explorers to the Moon
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog students from around ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog and the world will converge at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide to pit their custom-built lunar rovers against each other in a one-of-a-kind event this 20-24 March, during the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s 150th anniversary year.
Help make myrtle rust dust
A citizen science campaign aims to find and track myrtle rust in ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog to reduce the impact of the invasive disease in ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog.
Fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries on the horizon
New research shows that the next generation of lithium-sulphur (Li||S) batteries may be capable of being charged in less than five minutes, instead of several hours as is currently the case.
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Fly biocontrol release targets farm snail pests
A biocontrol program has commenced on the South Coast, where ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn-bred parasitoid flies have been released to help control snail pests and protect crop yields, quality and growers’ profitability.
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DNA protecting gene’s crucial role in brain disorders revealed
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide researchers now know more about a mysterious gene’s role in maintaining healthy DNA – a crucial development that could lead to new treatments for life threatening illnesses including neurodevelopmental disorders, some types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
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