Research Bytes

By Faculty of Medicine and Health

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The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

Research Bytes episodes:

May 31, 2024 Dr Tess Reynolds on redesigning CT scanners for use during surgery
Originally qualified as an astrophysicist, listen to Dr Tess Reynolds' journey to redesigning CT scanners, which will change the way surgeons operate. Literally.
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May 03, 2024 Dr Katrina Champion on the prevention of chronic disease risk factors in youth
Dr Katrina Champion's research looks at how early intervention on the 'big 6' lifestyle risk factors could prevent chronic disease later in life.
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April 04, 2024 Dr Rachel Visontay on long term effects of alcohol use
Dr Rachel Visontay's recent publication looks at long-term health effects of alcohol use and asks whether a little bit of alcohol could be good for depression.
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March 04, 2024 Dr Caitlin Jones on opioids for back pain
Dr Caitlin Jones aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of opioids for low back pain, and uncovered some interesting findings in her research. Listen to find out more, you can read her paper here: Opioid analgesia for acute low back pain and neck pain (the OPAL trial): a randomised placebo-controlled trial
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16min
January 25, 2024 Dr Nick Hunt and developing oral insulin
Dr Nick Hunt and his colleagues from the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health have been using nanotechnology to take us even closer to an oral insulin, negating the need for injections. Listen to hear more about his exciting research and read his paper: Oral nanotherapeutic formulation of insulin with reduced episodes of hypoglycaemia
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FAQs about Research Bytes:

How many episodes does Research Bytes have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.