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  2. Thumbnail for Research confirms benefits of reduced sedative use in aged-care

    Research confirms benefits of reduced sedative use in aged-care

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1055-research-confirms-benefits-of-reduced-sedative-use-in-aged-care
    8 Sep 2020: New research has put to the test long-held beliefs that reducing the use of sedative medications in aged care facilities would worsen symptoms. Clinica data was collected from 28 of the 150 facilities involved in RedUSe (Reducing Use of Sedatives) -
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    Women of colour in science face a subtly hostile work environment

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/983-women-of-colour-in-science-face-a-subtly-hostile-work-environment
    12 Feb 2020: It’s hard for women to succeed in science. Our research shows it’s even harder for women of colour. We interviewed women of colour working in scientific and technical organisations across Australia about their experiences. As well as direct
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    Early exposure to infections doesn’t protect against allergies...

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/982-early-exposure-to-infections-doesnt-protect-against-allergies
    12 Feb 2020: Over the past few decades, allergies and asthma have become common childhood diseases, especially in developed countries. Almost 20% of Australians experience some kind of allergy, whether it’s to food, pollen, dust, housemites, mould or animals
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    How do we keep agile as we age?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1014-how-do-we-keep-agile-as-we-age
    25 May 2020: How does what we see influence our brain’s control over our movements?And what happens in our brain when we change our actions at the last minute- say to move out of the path of a falling object, or to get away from danger?Understanding how we
  6. Thumbnail for A stamp of approval for legendary sports commentators...

    A stamp of approval for legendary sports commentators...

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/986-a-stamp-of-approval-for-legendary-sports-commentators
    13 Feb 2020: Australia Post recently released a commemorative World of Sportset of stamps celebrating six Australian sportscasters. Billed as “household names in their respective sports”, they are all men. Richie Benaud, Reg Gasnier, Les Murray, Lou Richards
  7. Thumbnail for How Bob Brown taught us to talk about, and care for, the ‘wilderness'

    How Bob Brown taught us to talk about, and care for, the…

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1049-how-bob-brown-taught-us-to-talk-about-and-care-for-the-wilderness
    24 Aug 2020: By Professor Libby Lester, Director, Institute for Social Change, University of TasmaniaTo understand Bob Brown’s impact on Australian political debate, watch Tasmanian commercial television and stay on the couch during the ad breaks. Here’s an
  8. Thumbnail for Isolation versus reintegration - which is harder?

    Isolation versus reintegration - which is harder?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1022-isolation-versus-reintegration-which-is-harder
    10 Jun 2020: While many are longing for a return to 'normal' following the isolation and restrictions of COVID-19, expert advice points to 'reintegration' being another phase of great challenges. Associate Professor Kimberley Norris, University of Tasmania
  9. Thumbnail for Cutting edge research uses ‘mini-brains’ to unlock answers

    Cutting edge research uses ‘mini-brains’ to unlock answers

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1017-cutting-edge-research-uses-mini-brains-to-unlock-answers
    28 May 2020: Lab-grown human ‘mini-brains’ will be used to improve our understanding of dementia and traumatic brain injury, as part of the latest research by scientists from the University of Tasmania's Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre. There
  10. Thumbnail for We developed tools to study cancer in devils. They could help humans

    We developed tools to study cancer in devils. They could help humans

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1029-we-developed-tools-to-study-cancer-in-devils-they-could-help-humans
    1 Jul 2020: By Dr Andrew Flies, Dr Amanda Patchett, Associate Professor Bruce Lyons and Professor Greg Woods, University of TasmaniaEmerging infectious diseases, including COVID-19, usually come from non-human animals. However our understanding of most
  11. Thumbnail for Why should my child take swimming lessons?

    Why should my child take swimming lessons?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/981-why-should-my-child-take-swimming-lessons
    12 Feb 2020: Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death from injury worldwide. From July 2018 to June 2019, 276 people drowned across Australia – a 10% increase on the previous year. Among those were 19 children under four years old, eight

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