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Eat Walk Engage: a successful RBWH program helping patients stay mobile
#ThinkyThursday this week showcases Dr Alison Mudge. Since receiving the Clinician Research Fellowship, Alison has been able to take the next step with her research into delirium prevention.
International award for RBWH tele-cardiac investigation program
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH) world-first tele-cardiac investigation program has been awarded Best Technology at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.
Telehealth brings clinical services closer to home
Happy #ThinkyThursday! Since receiving a 2019 Clinician Research Fellowship, speech pathologist Dr Clare Burns has worked on improving patient’s access to healthcare, especially whose struggling with swallowing and communication disorders.
Indigenous nurse and midwife joins Metro North as new director
Registered nurse and proud Yidinji woman from the Atherton Tablelands, Sherry Holzapfel has joined Metro North as the new Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit (A&TSIHU).
Associate Professor Andrew Mallett’s research into genetically or inherited kidney disease
Our #ThinkyThursday story today introduces Associate Professor and 2019 Clinician Research Fellowship recipient Andrew Mallett. The grant has allowed Andrew to hone in on his research into genetically or inherited kidney disease.
Delving deeper into thyroid cancer, autoimmune thyroid disease and Graves’ disease
Introducing this week’s #ThinkyThursday Clinician Fellowship recipient Dr Don McLeod! Since receiving the Fellowship Dr McLeod has been able to delve deeper into the root causes and treatments of thyroid cancer.
Healthy Ageing Expo
Date: 21-23 August 2019
Time: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm
Venue: Brighton Wellness Hub Cnr Nineteenth Ave and Hornibrook Hwy Brighton Qld 4017
Residents in the Moreton Bay and North Brisbane area will be supported to live and age well at this year’s Healthy Ageing Expo during Seniors Week.
Dr Siok Tey is fighting cancer with state-of-the-art technology modern methods
The second round of Metro North Clinical Research Fellowships is now open! Last year Dr Siok Tey was awarded one of give grants and since then has been able to enhance her research into cancer treatment.
Dental bite – the hidden risk factors of tooth decay
It’s #ThinkyThursday! Today we take a look at how we can better provide dental healthcare to those who come from low socio-economic or disadvantaged backgrounds.
Games-based Hearoes app sounds good
Audiologists at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) have helped in the development of an Australian-first app that guides hearing impaired people through the new environment of sound, following a hearing implant.
Upgraded facility improves care for cystic fibrosis patients
An almost $3m upgrade to The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is giving patients with cystic fibrosis the best and safest care during hospital stays. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the new wards were up to the very best international standards, which was important for CF patients who may have to visit hospital frequently.
Deep brain stimulation gives Parkinson’s patients a new lease on life
Deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson’s Disease patients at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is giving a new lease on life to people who had lost all hope.