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Pre-established gender norms hinder migrant men's access to sexual and reproductive healthcare

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Refugee and migrant men are bringing the cultural, gender and sexual norms from their countries of origin into their idea of sexual and reproductive healthcare in their countries of resettlement, researchers from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have found.

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Researchers identify link between excessive folate and gestational diabetes

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Adequate folate consumption is recommended for women in preconception and pregnancy to ensure cell growth and development.

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Insufficient GP health checks for children on antipsychotics

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Australian GPs are not adequately monitoring for adverse health outcomes in children and adolescents who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs, according to a new study by University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers.

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Understanding the maternal microbiome

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The microbiome -- the trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses both good and bad living in your body -- and the role it plays in women's health is the focus of this month's University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø Research Tuesdays lecture.

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Untapped potential of semen for men’s health

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Semen analysis is traditionally used as part of male fertility assessments, but researchers from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø believe it has the potential to promote healthier lifestyles.

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Platform technology unlocks new therapeutic targets

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Researchers from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have developed a new technology for drug and functional genomics screenings, which could reshape the way diseases are treated. 

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Leading the way in ultrasound credentialing

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Ultrasound is a crucial tool for timely and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis, yet variability in scanning capability, techniques and interpretation has led to inconsistent patient outcomes.

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Funding fuels IMAGENDO international recruitment

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A funding boost from the Federal Government will allow the University of 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s IMAGENDO study, which is training artificial intelligence to help diagnose endometriosis, to collect global data for the first time.

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Embryo development holds key to healthy lifestyles

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Researchers from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have discovered that the earliest days of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person’s future health and ageing.

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Quantum-inspired cameras capture the start of life

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Researchers at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have performed the first imaging of embryos using cameras designed for quantum measurements.

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