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We looked at 54 medicinal cannabis websites to see if they followed the ...

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2025/01/we-looked-54-medicinal-cannabis-websites...
Some go to their GP and receive a prescription, which they take to a pharmacy. But many bypass their GP. Instead, they buy it online from private medicinal cannabis clinics after a telehealth appointment with the clinic’s doctor. However, when we looked at these clinics’ websites, we found many examples of aggressive and misleading marketing.

Excessive gaming causing health issues - UQ News

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2024/03/excessive-gaming-causing-health-issues
University of Queensland research has found gaming for more than three hours a day can lead to health problems. Dr Daniel Stjepanović from UQ’s National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research (NCYSUR) said the study examined responses from 955 gamers aged 18 to 94 from Australia, Canada, USA and the UK, collected during NCYSUR’s 2022 International Gaming Study.

Effective digital healthcare depends on trust - UQ News - The ...

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2025/03/effective-digital-healthcare-depends-trust
In a comprehensive review, Dr Soraia de Camargo Catapan and Dr Jaimon Kelly from UQ’s Centre for Online Health analysed 49 studies, published over 13 years, to identify factors influencing consumer and healthcare professionals’ trust in digital healthcare.

Database reveals vital ocean links to aid conservation

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2025/03/database-reveals-vital-ocean-links-aid...
Dr Lily Bentley from UQ’s Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science said the online tool was the first freely accessible global view of marine migratory connectivity. “Covering 109 species including birds, mammals, turtles and fish, MiCO brings together thousands of records from more than 1,300 sources to map how marine animals ...

UQP shares top 10 books for summer - UQ News

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2015/12/uqp-shares-top-10-books-summer
Whether you’re after something to read at the beach or a book to really sink your teeth into, this list has got you covered. You can buy any of these titles online or at your favourite local bookstore. UQP top ten summer reads 2015/2016. Ghost River – Tony Birch.

UQ Business School students place 6th in international trading ...

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2007/03/uq-business-school-students-place-6th...
Dr Hall said the aim was to buy shares for just a few cents lower than the price you sell them for, maintaining little overall exposure to market movements. “We placed second in this case having honed our risk minimisation strategy over the past two months,” he said.

Markets are choppy. What should you do with your super if you are near ...

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2025/04/markets-are-choppy-what-should-you-do-your...
Natalie Peng, The University of Queensland. For Australians approaching retirement, recent market volatility may feel like more than just a bump in the road. Unlike younger investors, who have time on their side, retirees don’t have the luxury of waiting out downturns.

Online program to combat OCD - UQ News - The University of Queensland ...

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Online program to combat OCD 20 April 2015 Adolescents will be able to use the internet to treat their Obsessive Compulsive Disorder thanks to a free initiative being run by The University of Queensland.

Two million students enrol in UQx free online courses

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2018/01/two-million-students-enrol-uqx-free-online...
The University of Queensland’s UQx Massive Open Online Course program has reached two million enrolments, and is set to continue growing as it expands its MicroMasters offerings.

Prescription changes lead to drop in oxycodone use

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2024/09/prescription-changes-lead-drop-oxycodone-use-0
UQ research has found use of the opioid oxycodone in Australia almost halved after changes to packaging and prescribing practices in 2019.

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