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New drug offers hope for pancreatic cancer patients

Nov 17, 2021

While Jobs lived for eight years after diagnosis, 90 per cent of patients die within five years, a statistic that UniSA Head of Drug Discovery and Development, Professor Shudong Wang...

‘Wonder gas’ hailed as new treatment for diabetic foot ulcers could also kill COVID-19 virus indoors

Nov 17, 2021

A new formulation developed by University of South Australia scientists to treat antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections in diabetic foot ulcers could also be used to kill the COVID-19 virus circulating in...

Defence industry research showcased by UniSA

Nov 17, 2021

The University of South Australia is hosting the inaugural Defence Research Symposium - bringing together its own experts with representatives from the Australian Defence Force, the Department of Defence and...

Australians urged to consider environment as well as health when reaching for sweets and pastries

Nov 17, 2021

Australia and New Zealand households eat more discretionary and junk foods than recommended by dietary guidelines, contributing to food-related greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) and other environmental impacts. Unlike New Zealand,...

UniSA awarded $5.2 million to fight glioblastoma, breast cancer, diabetic foot ulcers and multiple myeloma

Nov 17, 2021

The money will fund three-year research projects into glioblastoma, breast cancer, diabetic foot ulcers and multiple myeloma. Dr Guillermo Gomez has been awarded $2 million to develop a new treatment...

Diagnosing jaundice in the blink of an eye from a digital camera

Nov 17, 2021

Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, especially premature babies, where there is an overload of an orange-yellow pigment called bilirubin in the bloodstream. “Using image processing techniques extracted from...

Unsung hero of science lends her voice to cancer patients

Nov 17, 2021

16 November 2021Dr Michaela ShortUniSA radiation therapist Dr Michala Short has been named South Australia’s Unsung Hero of Science for 2021, acknowledging her 20-year career helping to improve the lives...

Advanced wound dressings to change how burns are treated in children

Nov 17, 2021

“Wound infection and sepsis are daily problems for children with burn injuries,” Dr Kopecki says. “Every year, the WCH’s Burns Unit treats around 600 children suffering from burns, with scalds...

Explainer: why sea level will rise for decades after we reach net zero carbon

Nov 17, 2021

Explainer: why sea level will rise for decades after we reach net zero carbonThe sea has been rising and falling for eons, but there is compelling evidence that carbon emissions...

Two winners announced for Australia's top mental health prize

Nov 17, 2021

Image: UNSWDual winners of the 2021 Australian Mental Health Prize were announced today, recognising two individuals striving to improve the mental health landscape across the country. Lucy Brogden AM, co-Chair...