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Dr Katrina Champion on the prevention of chronic disease risk factors in youth
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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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5. Dr Tess Reynolds on redesigning CT scanners for use during surgery
10:23Originally qualified as an astrophysicist, listen to Dr Tess Reynolds' journey to redesigning CT scanners, which will change the way surgeons operate. Literally.
3. Dr Rachel Visontay on long term effects of alcohol use
10:25Dr 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.
2. Dr Caitlin Jones on opioids for back pain
15:41Dr 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
1. Dr Nick Hunt and developing oral insulin
15:13Dr 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 Access the transcript