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Teaching social media literacy to contextualise what we see online
Psychologist Bri and Occupational Therapist Carmen from the Queensland Eating Disorder Service shed light on comparison culture and offer valuable advice for protecting young people’s mental health.
How a simple guitar is music to the ears of STARS rehabilitation patients
The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU) at STARS recently received new patient resources including an acoustic guitar thanks to a generous donation from the Cory Charitable Foundation.
New online platform helping determine causes of delirium
A world first algorithm is helping clinicians determine likely causes of one the most underdiagnosed conditions in a hospital setting.
Multiple agencies team up with RBWH for realistic training simulation
The RBWH recently hosted a Multi-agency Trauma Training Simulation exercise, in collaboration with QAS and the QPS, that was a first of its kind for Queensland.
Herston Health Precinct Symposium grows ever larger
That success was reflected in a high turnout across the three days – and a buzzing Education Centre.
Dilly brings comfort and calmness to end-of-life choice
There is now a special four-legged friend visiting residential aged care facilities across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay.
Using AI to identify aspiration in children with feeding disorders
Caboolture Hospital clinicians will soon use artificial intelligence to help diagnose swallowing impairment and aspiration in children during routine mealtime observations.
Ekka favourites on the menu at STARS
STARS Dietetics and Food Services recently devised a menu of EKKA inspired food for patients, including a dagwood dog and a strawberry sundae dessert.
How to actually ask someone if they’re OK, and how to respond if they’re not
A step-by-step guide on how to go about checking on someone, and how to help them if they need it.
Mental Health research symposium award winners announced
The 2024 Metro North Mental Health (MNMH) Research Symposium was a success with three highly-coveted awards won.
Deadly Start graduate wins double at Queensland Training Awards
Deadly Start school-based trainee Charlotte did not imagine that her hard work, dedication, and commitment would lead to her accomplishments being recognised at a State level.
Does antibiotic delivery method improve health outcomes?
Could the simple step of changing the way antibiotics are delivered – by administering a continuous dose daily rather than more frequent standard doses – result in significantly improved patient outcomes for patients with sepsis?