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New breakthrough from CDU researchers could improve detection of potentially fatal sleep disorder

Many Australians could be suffering from undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), with CDU researchers developing a new technique to screen for the potentially fatal condition. 

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Aspiring Nurse captured by the outback way

When Coober Pedy needed a paramedic, Rod Clements answered the call. Little did he know, when most people could be retiring, he would be back at university studying to be a nurse to help the community again.  

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Walk more, drink less – a Nutritionist’s guide to the silly season

With obesity surpassing tobacco as the leading risk factor for disease in 2024, Charles Darwin University’s new Head of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging Australians to balance the joy this silly season.  

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CDU mourns passing of beloved Territorian

Charles Darwin University acknowledges passing of distinguished judge, educator and former Administrator of the Northern Territory, the Honourable Austin Asche AC KC.

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New CDU health teaching and research facility marks construction milestone

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $25.8 million Centre for Better Health Futures has marked a significant construction milestone. 

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CDU PhD student receives Google’s backing to help Close the Gap

Australian research aimed at closing the gap in First Nations health outcomes through new and emerging technologies like AI has received the backing of Google.

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CDU to expand allied health services in Darwin

Territorians will be able to access a greater variety of allied health services with the expansion of the Northern Territory’s first and only professionally supervised, student-delivered, multidisciplinary health centre. 

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Mask on or off? Study uncovers effects of face masks on stuttering

A study by Charles Darwin University has leveraged the unique context of mandatory mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic to explore the relationship between stuttering, anxiety-related safety behaviours, and the challenge of maintaining open communication.  

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Medical program is one step closer

Charles Darwin University will soon begin educating the next generation of Territory doctors with the CDU Menzies Medical Program to commence in 2025.

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