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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?
Radiation shield provides greater protection to staff
The research trial of a new shield aimed at reducing radiation exposure to staff during cardiac x-rays has shown benefits in providing much greater protection.
Co-designed patient videos provide accessible nutrition information for patients
A patient care initiative led by STARS Dietitian Hannah Olufson is improving access to reliable nutrition information by creating patient information videos, thanks to funding from the RBWH Foundation.
New aphasia training program to boost communication
A new training program coming to TPCH will help boost staff awareness of aphasia, a common language disorder which often presents following injury to the brain.
What is whooping cough and why is it dangerous for babies?
Queensland is currently experiencing a surge in cases of pertussis, at a rate of 9.5 times the year-to-date average.
RADAR RR grant to provide hospital level care at home
The Residential Aged Care District Assessment and Referral Rapid Response (RADAR RR) has received a grant to embed its successful model providing emergency department equivalent acute care in the home.
Working together for our jarjums
Metro North Health have partnered with Koobara Kindergarten to provide opportunistic healthcare access that encompasses holistic wellbeing for jarjums (children) and their families.