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27 June 2024
Psylo partnership to deliver psychedelic treatments for mental health
University research expertise combined with Psylo's artificial intelligence platform promises life-changing therapeutics.
26 June 2024
Promising pathway discovered to treat rare childhood brain disease
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome is a rare disease that can trigger dementia in children. Associate Professor Markus Hofer and colleagues in the UK are focusing on treatments in the blood vessels in the brain to combat AGS.
25 June 2024
What is streptococcal toxic shock syndrome?
Reports of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome are on the rise in Japan. Dr Phoebe Williams from the Sydney Infectious Disease Institute and co-authors write about what you need to know about the rare but serious bacterial illness.
25 June 2024
No more recreational vaping for Australians. What next?
Access to vapes will be further restricted, with a vape sales ban set to pass parliament. From October, vapes will be sold over the counter at pharmacies. Associate Professor Becky Freeman from the Charles Perkins Centre writes about the public health implications.
19 June 2024
Remembering Kay Van Norton Poche AO
With great sadness we acknowledge the passing of Kay Van Norton Poche AO, a dear friend and generous supporter of the University of Sydney for many years.