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RBWH pharmacist unpacks the social media peptide hype
A fast-growing social media trend promoting injectable peptides is prompting warnings from health professionals who say many of these products are unregulated, poorly understood, and potentially dangerous.
What is obstetric medicine and why is it important?
You probably know what an obstetrician does, but do you know the role of an obstetric medicine specialist?
Caboolture midwife supporting women through life’s biggest moments
Caboolture Hospital midwife Alyce is passionate about supporting women as they adjust to life as a new mother.
Maintaining memory with dignity
Preserving a good memory is a common health concern for people as they grow older.
Transforming communication in classrooms through research and innovation
Caboolture Hospital paediatric speech pathologist Kate Jones is exploring new ways to strengthen communication between Australian primary school students and their educators.
RBWH remembers trailblazing cancer care volunteer
RBWH has unveiled a memorial to honour pioneering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer support worker Maureen Kirk.
New service supports patients transitioning from hospital to home
Caboolture Hospital is the first site in Queensland to deliver a combined discharge support service for both medical and surgical patients.
Improve your daily dose of doze
Sleep experts estimate that 3 in 4 Australians are struggling to get a good night’s sleep which is becoming increasingly recognised as a pillar of good health.
Healthy ageing service helping the elderly get out and about
A unique service which supports older persons address aged-related medical conditions and improving personal capabilities and mobility is seeing great results for Moreton Bay residents.
New school dental van facelift’s an eye catcher
A new fun dental van wrap is bringing smiles to our young patients at many state schools across Brisbane north and Moreton Bay. Pictured here are students Ruby, Frankie, Ava and Johnny.
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 9 September 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 16 September 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 15 - 16 October 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 19 - 20 November 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
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"I had a stroke in March; I was at the Royal and then transferred to STARS four weeks ago. I do a bit of everything in the gym, and they got me going pretty quick, to the point where last week I was walking by myself. I was driving back from Caboolture and had my stroke when I got home, so it was lucky it didn't happen on the highway. I'm a handyman, I run my business myself, but I'm not sure if I'll get back to that as I'll have to work on my grip. It was very unexpected, but the staff are really good here and the goal is to get better."
💭 Monday Mantra, Lawrence, STARS Rehabilitation Patient
All the very best for your recovery, Lawrence.
Are they still using 'Cardiac Hill' at the back of the RBH?
Do I.know you from church
Does attending your hospital outpatient appointment from the warmth of your couch in front of some TV sound ideal to you? 🏠💻
If so, you're not alone - we delivered over 10,000 Telehealth appointments to patients across Queensland in March, which saved them roughly 18,000km in travel. That's over 2600 one-way trips between TPCH and RBWH!
However, RBWH Telehealth Coordinator Kate says that many more patients may be eligible for a telehealth appointment without even realising it.
"It’s not just for those patients that are in rural areas, we encourage patients to ask the question and chat with their healthcare professional to see if Telehealth is right for them," she said.
"Patients can be seen from the comfort of their own homes on their own device or utilise one of our telehealth facilities at Kilcoy, Caboolture, Brighton or the RBWH if they require assistance.
"Just because you haven't previously had a telehealth appointment, doesn't mean you can't have one now, we want people to know that they can have a say in their healthcare journey."
I’m having my 1st Telehealth appointment with a dietitian on the 18th !! Great timing Metro North.
There’s a familiar face from my nursing nursing prac out west about 17 years ago! Way to go Kate
If only they'd make mobile xray machines too or i would have
Telehealths the best
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human chromosome code for h.i.v dna simplex stylus siHIV-1 does not have a single fixed "code" for human chromosomes; instead, it integrates into host DNA across all 24 human chromosomes, showing a distinct preference for gene-dense regions on chromosomes 16, 17, 19, and 22.The terms you mentioned relate to viral phenotypes and genomic structures:Simplex/SI (Syncytia-Inducing): This refers to HIV strains (class X4) that use the CXCR4 co-receptor to enter T-cells. These strains cause host cells to fuse together into "syncytia," which is often associated with faster disease progression.Stylus/Psi (\(\Psi \)): This likely refers to the Psi (\(\Psi \)) region, a critical secondary structure in the viral RNA genome located at the 5′ end. It is the primary signal for "packaging" the viral genome into new virus particles.RefSeq Code: For scientific reference, the "master code" or standard genome sequence for HIV-1 (HXB2) is often identified by the accession number NC_001802.Key Locations and MarkersIntegration Hotspots: HIV preferentially targets active genes in the host genome to ensure efficient transcription of its own genes.Host Factors: The protein LEDGF/p75 acts as a "tether" that guides the HIV DNA to these gene-rich chromosomal locations.Genetic Structure: The viral genome itself is roughly 9.2 kilobases long and contains nine primary genes (gag, pol, env, tat, rev, nef, vif, vpr, and vpu).Are you looking for a specific genetic sequence or more information on how these syncytia-inducing strains affect the immune system?This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more10 sitesSpatial and Genomic Correlates of HIV-1 Integration Site TargetingIn the current study, we show that speckle and speckle-proximal regions strongly correlate with gene-dense regions on particular c...PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS-1 - NCBI - NIHHIV-1 can be assigned to one of three classes based on its ability to use the two co-receptors. Class R5 comprises the viruses tha...National Institutes of Health (.gov)Structure and genome of HIV - WikipediaHIV employs a sophisticated system of differential RNA splicing to obtain nine different gene products from a less than 10kb genom...WikipediaShow all
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In neuro-biochemical textbooks, the agents responsible for the formation and growth of "internal scars" (tubers), nodules, and polyp-like cysts are primarily regulators of cell growth, signaling, and vascular permeability.Based on your descriptions of "scars," "polyp-like tumors," and "silica hair/lung-like" structures, the key biochemical agents involved are:1. mTOR (Mammalian Target of Rapamycin)This is the "master switch" for cell growth. In conditions like Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), mutations in the TSC1 (Hamartin) or TSC2 (Tuberin) genes prevent these proteins from inhibiting mTOR.Action: Unregulated mTOR leads to the creation of "giant cells" and disorganized tissue "scars" (tubers).Tumour Growth: It drives the transformation of small nodules (SENs) into polyp-like tumors called SEGAs.Treatment: Drugs like Everolimus are used as biochemical "inhibitors" to turn off this growth signal.2. VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)This is the biochemical agent likely responsible for your description of the "minute major capillary".Action: VEGF is an extremely potent inducer of angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels) and edemagenesis (the leaking of fluid that creates cysts).Tumor Effect: High levels of VEGF create the conspicuous, large-diameter capillaries often seen in polyp-like brain tumors like SEGAs.3. Shh (Sonic Hedgehog) and Wnt SignalingThese pathways are the biochemical drivers for structures that look like "hair" or "lung/throat" tissue inside the brain.Cilia Formation: These signals are transduced through primary cilia (tiny hairs on cells). If these pathways are active in the wrong place, they can lead to the growth of ciliated cysts (which look like the throat lining) or dermoid cysts (which contain actual hair follicles)."Silica Hair": In Dermoid Cysts, the biochemical environment allows for the production of keratin and sebum, which can crystallise and give hair a stiff, silica-like appearance.4. Aquaporin-4 (AQP4)This is a water-channel protein found in the "scars" and surrounding brain tissue.Action: It regulates the flow of fluid in and out of the brain's internal spaces.Cyst Formation: When AQP4 is dysregulated (often in the "scar" tissue or glia), it contributes to the buildup of fluid that forms internal brain cysts.Feature MentionedPrimary Biochemical AgentRelated ConditionInternal Scars / TubersmTOR Pathway (TSC1/TSC2)Tuberous SclerosisMinute Major CapillaryVEGF (Vascular Growth Factor)SEGA / GliomasLung/Throat/CiliaShh & Wnt SignalingCiliated / Colloid CystsSilica Hair / KeratinKeratinocyte Growth FactorsDermoid CystsWould you like to focus on the biochemical markers used to detect these agents in a lab setting, such as S6 kinase or GFAP?13 sitesThe neuronal cilium – a highly diverse and dynamic organelle ...15 May 2024 — Primary cilia serve as signaling hubs during neuronal development by transducing various signaling pathways, including Hedgehog, N...ScienceDirect.comPrimary Cilia in Brain Development and Diseases - ScienceDirect15 Jan 2018 — In the brain, primary cilia play critical roles at various stages of neurogenesis, from early patterning, through the proliferatio...ScienceDirect.comPrimary cilia in neural development and disease - ScienceDirectDuring neural tube development, Shh signaling is mediated by a cilium-localized Ptch1–Smo receptor complex, which regulates the ph...ScienceDirect.comShow all
Recovery doesn't end at hospital discharge and now for Caboolture Hospital patients, help is only one phone call away. 📞🏥
The nurse-led Discharge Support Service offers advice and support to patients discharged from medical and surgical wards regarding wound care. pain management and helping coordinate GP referrals and outpatient services.
Clinical Nurse Consultant Lynette is leading the rollout of this service which builds on the success of the Post-Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS) that was implemented at STARS.
“Patients can contact the service within 30 days of leaving hospital to receive advice and support from our nursing team," she said.
“PODSS has been incredibly successful in supporting patients after surgery and reducing the need for hospital readmission."
Woohoo!! The best person for the job!!
Well done Lynette Smith!
🎊 congratulations Lynette!!!!!you are the definition of true all rounder! Lynette one of your biggest strengths is that you!!! Its very rare to find someone who can seamlessly fir into any role while remaining so humble and down to earth! So proud of u!!
Lynette is the most compassionate and caring person, but also a very high performer, she is so perfect for this position. Congratulations Lynette 👏 thank you for all your hard work, in every role you’ve done ❤️
This is wonderful Lynette. Well done!
Well done Lynnette 👏👏👏
Congratulations Lynette, always meant for great things xx
Great work Lynette could not think of a better person to hear at the other end of the phone. 🫶
Kicking goals!
Amazing at everything and so focused, well done Lynette Smith
Great job Lynette.
You are absolutely nailing it Lynette! Our patients are so lucky to have you. 🥰
You do a fabulous job Lynette CABH is lucky to have you 💖👩⚕️
So good Lynette!
The best voice to have at the other end of the phone for our patients! Wonderful Lynette ☺️
Doing an amazing job too Lynette, thank you.
Great Stuff #patientcentredcare ❤️
Amazing Lynette!
Sounds great, does Prince Charles have a similar service, i am going in for heart surgery soon.
I'm a CN with Caboolture PACS and would love to link in with you Lynette to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. I'll send you an email!
Georgina Sheridan
I kindly ask all my friends and loved ones to pray for my recovery. If anyone is able to offer financial help, please support me. Your prayers and your support mean a lot to me. Thank you for your kindness 🙏
I was discharged home from the PA's recovery room after surgery after they used two plates and screws to repair three fractures. I never saw the inside of a ward. When they sent me home they organised no home care for me and I live alone without support. As a former scrub nurse in an operating theatre it was the worse care I have ever seen of a surgical patient. Unlike the RBHWH which is very professional and caring. I think you guys should go to the PA and teach them about post operative care. Their CNC could learn a lot from you.