Health sciences news

Predicting changes in clinical status

New research in palliative care shows that machine learning can predict changes in patients’ clinical status, enabling early medical interventions.

SHARP TOOLS REDUCE INFECTION

Researchers have uncovered a link between the sharpness of surgical implements and the risk of post-surgery infection.

Deprivation a poor predictor of health

An AUT study shows that the perceived amenity of your neighbourhood is a better predictor of health-related quality of life than socioeconomic status.

Health report: NZ male ex-rugby players

AUT study commissioned by World Rugby to better understand the longer-term impacts of sport’s participation and to inform welfare advances.

Interdisciplinary team wins health grant

An interdisciplinary team of AUT researchers has won a major grant from the Health Research Council.

Small weights strong impact

Moving with small weights increases your strength as effectively as lifting large loads, AUT professor John Cronin explains wearable resistance.

AUT X Challenge 2021 – The Final Pitch

Eight teams pitched to win at X Challenge – The Final, competing for a share of the $20,000 cash prize pool and over $10,000 of goods and services.

Public Health Champion 2021

Associate Professor Heather Came has been named this year’s Kāhui Hauora Tūmatanui Public Health Champion.

Funding for emerging researchers

Three AUT researchers have been acknowledged at the Health Research Council’s annual Career Development Awards.

Good design and normalising disability

Harnessing the lived experience of disabled people is key to changing the face of disability and design at both a societal and personal level.