The University of Western Australia
When we look at a child, it’s easy to see how different they are from an adult. They are in an incredibly dynamic phase of life, with the needs of their growing bodies evolving every day.
The University of Western Australia
The research team initially set out to understand the effects of climate change (flooding and bushfires) on cultural heritage, specifically rock art and sites of Indigenous resistance to European colonisation/invasion.
The University of Western Australia
Suicide among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is twice as high as other Australians, and for younger people its higher still.
The University of Western Australia
Spritz-OM guards the ear from infection using ‘friendly bacteria’ and aims to reduce the incidence of middle ear infection, or otitis media, in young children.
The University of Western Australia
A breakthrough clinical trial has found that combining a new drug with chemotherapy treatment improved survival rates of malignant mesothelioma patients.
The University of Western Australia
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have led the development of a new technique for accurately mapping shallow and coastal marine habitats.
The University of Western Australia
The findings raise the question of whether the global mean surface temperature has or will soon exceed the Paris Agreement, aimed at keeping warming to below 2 degrees.
The University of Western Australia
The research looked at the effects of the seasons on cognitive abilities, fatigue levels, and physiological responses of workers engaged in ‘two on, one off’ rosters.
The University of Western Australia
The study found there also appeared to be benefits associated with stopping medication use before conception including decreased risk of decreased risk of pre-eclampsia and hypertension.
The University of Western Australia
The simulator will enable researchers to safely test driver responses to challenges such as mobile phone distractions, fatigue and the impact of drugs and alcohol.
The University of Western Australia
Multiple sclerosis is on the rise in Australia and worldwide at an accelerating rate, with more than 33,000 Australians currently diagnosed with the condition, for which there is no cure.
The University of Western Australia
A new online tool aims to improve the wellbeing, health and education of children and young people by helping to understand inequities around Australia.