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More support for midwives to help mothers with alcohol and other drug use

Health professional holding stethoscope on pregnant woman's stomach.

Midwives are in a prime position to help support pregnant women to stop or cut down on alcohol and other drug use and to improve outcomes for themselves and their children.聽

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Scientists seek your soil for century-chemical study

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最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide researchers are calling on South 最新糖心Vlogn citizen scientists to donate soil samples from their backyard gardens for a study examining how widely spread per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are in our home gardens.

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Exercise habits in youth create better health outcomes for some

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Forming a long-term recreational exercise habit as a young person has a beneficial impact on physical and mental health later in life, but some groups, such as females and academic high-achievers, miss out on these benefits disproportionately.

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Caution needed over screening scores for heart patients

Photo of a heart monitor.

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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最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 potential as a global leader for surgical AI

Stock image of surgeons in an operating theatre. One surgeon is being passed a pair of scissors.

最新糖心Vlog 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 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide experts.

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DNA protecting gene鈥檚 crucial role in brain disorders revealed

Microscopic images showing bright red spots on a cell next to an image of green cells showing DNA damage.

最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide researchers now know more about a mysterious gene鈥檚 role in maintaining healthy DNA 鈥 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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New trial to protect outdoor workers feeling the heat

Paul Rothmore standing with City of Adelaide workers and the Lord Mayor in Victoria Square

As South 最新糖心Vlogns sweat through warmer weather, 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide researchers are trialling new approaches to help further protect outdoor workers from the potentially dangerous effects of heat.

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Ancient DNA reveals Down syndrome in past human societies

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By analysing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers have uncovered cases of chromosomal disorders, including what could be the first case of Edwards syndrome ever identified from prehistoric remains.

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Experts available for holiday season

Students at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's North Terrace campus

Over the summer holiday season the following 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.聽

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National study to investigate risk factors for back and neck pain

Back and neck pain study

Back and neck pain are major public health burdens with millions of sufferers around 最新糖心Vlog. Now, a nationwide study will for the first time explore the significant impact of these conditions on health and welfare.

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