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Understanding the 2024 spike in whooping cough

Whooping cough cases have surged across Australia in 2024, reaching a nine-year high. Professor Nathan Bartlett from the University of Newcastle and HMRI’s Infection Research Program, explains why.

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HMRI honours 2024’s top medical researchers

Dedication, innovation, and contributions of researchers, staff, and partners, all working to take healthy further, was celebrated at the 2024 HMRI Awards Night, recognising the Hunter's top medical researchers.

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What you need to know about Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a growing global crisis that occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites become resistant to antimicrobial agents, rendering treatments ineffective. Here is what you need to

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Does soluble dietary fibre impact inflammation in people with COPD?

HMRI Immune Health researchers are collaborating with clinical trial sites around Australia to explore the impact of soluble fibre on inflammation and the gut microbiome in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Breathalyser Concept Aims to Catch Lung Cancer Early

HMRI Cancer Detection and Therapy Researchers have developed an early-stage prototype of a breathalyser style concept that could help detect lung cancer earlier.

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Short HIIT workouts deliver big results for type 2 diabetes

Accredited Exercise Physiologist and University of Newcastle and HMRI Active Living and Learning researcher, Dr Emily Cox, has just published her team’s findings on the benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training

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Could everyday plastics be impacting your fertility?

While exposure to BPA in Australia is restricted, a new study has found that even at exposure levels considered safe, there is strong evidence of significant female fertility risks.

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AI vs Humans: Are AI chatbots ready for real mental health conversations?

University of Newcastle and HMRI researchers want to find out whether people prefer chatting with a trained AI chatbot or a human mental health practitioner.

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Art for a cause: HMRI Art Exhibition raises $72,000 for medical research

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the 2024 HMRI Art Series Exhibition has raised an incredible $72,000 through its art auction, Meet the Artists event, Long Lunch, and

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Hunter Children’s Research Foundation celebrates 2024 Grant Award winners

Four outstanding researchers were honoured at the annual Hunter Children's Research Foundation Grant Awards ceremony on Friday 1 November.

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