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The number of high-profile swimmers developing cancer is prompting a dermatologist to call for all major pools to be shaded by the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Only a small proportion of elite swimmers regularly checked their skin for signs of cancer despite being at increased risk, according to University of

Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) are developing a new skin microbiopsy device that takes smaller skin ...

A skin microbiopsy device developed by researchers at The University of Queensland, that takes tissue samples smaller than 0.5mm in diameter, could change the way skin cancers and other skin conditions are diagnosed and monitored.

Detained asylum seeker given bucket to shower, after dispute with authorities over medical treatment TueTuesday 23 updated TueTuesday 23 Amin Afravi collects rainwater in a bucket to wash himself. ( Print text only Cancel A medevac asylum seeker detained in Brisbanes Immigration Transit Accommodation (BITA) is using a bucket to collect his own rainwater, after a dispute with medical experts over whether it could improve his skin condition. Key points: Medical experts say there is no evidence th...