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An international study led by a University of Queensland researcher has found frailty increases a person’s risk of dementia, but early intervention may be the key to prevention.

Better follow-up care for the thousands of Australian children who survive cancer is the aim of a new $5.4million study under the leadership of the University of Queensland (UQ).

A framework to evaluate the economic value of electronic medical record systems in hospitals has been developed by University of Queensland researchers.

Implementing electronic medical records in Queensland hospitals led to a reduction in medication complications and hospital-acquired infections, and positively boosted hospital activity, a University of Queensland (UQ) study has found.

A University of Queensland-led project will test a combination of technologies to improve the early detection of potentially fatal skin cancers in patients in regional and rural Australia.

Only a small proportion of elite swimmers regularly checked their skin for signs of cancer despite being at increased risk, according to University of Queensland research.

For many Australians the emergency department (ED) is the physical and emblematic front door to accessing urgent health-care services. But health-care services are evolving rapidly to meet the population’s changing needs.

UQ Faculty of Medicine academics will be taking science out of their labs and into Brisbane pubs as they participate in the Pint of Science festival in mid-May.

Researchers from The University of Queensland have received more than $41 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 2024 Investigator Grants to address health challenges.

University of Queensland researchers have received more than $2.6 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Projects scheme to inform health policy and improve patient outcomes.

UQ researchers have found that stopping unnecessary medication for Australians in residential aged care facilities could save the health system up to 16 million dollars a year while improving quality of life.

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University of Queensland researchers have found older patients who experience delirium are three times more likely to develop dementia.

When a baby is born prematurely it’s a worrying time for parents who are told about the higher risks for neurodiversity for preterm-born children but aren’t told what this may mean for the health of their child and what interventions they may need.

Dr Sebastiano Barbieri imagines a world where clinicians and researchers will have ready access to rich health data to predict and treat common diseases.

Researchers from The University of Queensland have launched the world’s biggest drug survey, to gain insight into drug use around the globe.

Where a lack of trust in sharing data is impacting research translation, a University of Queensland team has been recognised for its part in delivering a secure digital vault that gives researchers freedom to access sensitive data without ever compromising security.

The CHSR Director’s Awards celebrates the incredible contributions and achievements of CHSR staff and students each year. Congratulations to the 2023 staff and students who have been recognised for their outstanding service, research performance, workplace culture and leadership!