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Posted inArmidale, Health, Science and Research

UNE leads in acute rheumatic fever research

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025

An early career researcher at UNE has received a prestigious grant to continue their work in improving heart health.

Posted inArmidale, Education, Health

Novel therapy being tested for treating rheumatic fever

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 19, 2025March 18, 2025

Painful monthly penicillin injections could be a thing of the past with joint research with the UNE and Griffith University, investigating the benefits of an alternative therapy for children diagnosed with rheumatic fever.

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