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Recent research from The University of Melbourne has sought to understand the capacity for mature-aged students residing in rural and remote communities in supporting the healthcare workforce. It is an ongoing reality that people living within rural areas experience poorer health outcomes largely due to disparities between access and distribution of services compared to city …
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As stormy weather sweeps across Australia, the risk of thunderstorm asthma is once again on the rise.New research is helping to identify those most at risk, allowing for earlier treatment and better prevention. I spoke with Dr Rachel Tham from the University of Melbourne’s Department of Medicine, who is leading efforts to better understand and …
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its impact on healthcare is becoming increasingly significant. One of the latest innovations is medical AI scribe software, which is helping Australian general practitioners assist patient consultation experiences. General practitioner and Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, Dr Grant Blashki, discusses the benefits he has experienced using …
A new study from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and University of Melbourne found that higher levels of air pollution during infancy are linked to an increased risk of developing peanut allergies, the allergies can last throughout childhood. This research is the first to use oral food challenges to examine this connection, suggesting that improving …
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The spread of disinformation has become a growing problem globally. The University of Melbourne has launched the ‘Disinformation in the City’ playbook to help local governments combat disinformation. The playbook outlines a three-phase strategy emphasising the importance of early detection and community trust. I spoke with University of Melbourne researcher Ika Trijsburg about the growing …
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Indigenous businesses have done well in the currently tough economic headwinds. It’s reported they’ve contributed over $16 billion to the Australian economy. We spoke to Dr Michelle Evans, an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and Director of the Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership, on how well they were doing. Image: Image: …