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Date: 21 August 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
9 am – 5 pm
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The frozen vs. fresh debate is OVER! 💥
Dr Helen, Associate Professor and Advanced Clinician Researcher at RBWH, drops some serious knowledge that will make you rethink your produce aisle choices. This one might shock you….particularly when it comes to nutrition 👀
Tell us if you're team frozen 🥦 or team fresh 🍎 in the comments below!
The Australian New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) recently hosted their annual conference in Christchurch. Among those attending was RBWH physiotherapist, Elise. 😊
Throughout her career, Elise has had a passion for helping patients recover and mobilise, an important step in recovering from a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
"Mobilising ICU patients is critical to patient recovery," Elise said.
"Early mobilisation reduces the risk of ICU-acquired weakness, improves functional outcomes and can even shorten the length of their hospital stay."
Over the last two years, Elise has turned this passion into research across 10 hospitals in Queensland, including RBWH, on how to safely mobilise ICU patients while receiving medication to support their blood pressure.
Elise was invited to present on her studies at the ANZICS conference and was awarded the Best Allied Health Paper award for her work.
👏 Congratulations, Elise on your award and research on this important area of critical care.
Well done 👍
Well done Elise! Lovely to work with you 😉
So proud 👏
Awesome work 👏
Good on you and I miss working with you
👉 Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a condition that affects more than 179,000 Australians, with many of these young or working-age adults.
A/Professor Gareth Walker and his team at the RBWH are today marking Inflammatory Bowel Disease Awareness Day to highlight the challenges faced by people living with IBD.
“Symptoms of IBD can be severe, and range from abdominal pain to diarrhoea, fatigue and fever,” A/Professor Walker said.
“At the RBWH, our team see around 2,000 patients each year, including more than 800 regional patients through one of Australia’s largest telehealth programs.”
Patient Emma says that certain lifestyle factors can prevent or minimise symptoms of IBD. 👍
“Through a combination of anti-inflammatory medications as well as adopting a healthy lifestyle and dietary choices, my symptoms are more manageable and I feel able to work and enjoy my life,” she said.
The team at the RBWH are continuing to research the condition with the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and University of Queensland.
“We are excited to launch new research studies including the effect of an anti-inflammatory diet on IBD symptoms and how smartphone apps and point-of-care stool testing can be used to monitor symptoms and inflammation,” A/Professor Walker said.
❓ If you are experiencing symptoms that you think may be IBD, Chat to you GP for more information.
So grateful for the marvellous IBD team at the RBWH. I have been cared for by many members of the team for the past 20 years. Thankyou for all you do.
So greatful for Dr Carina Chow at RBWH it’s been 4 years now since iv had a total proctocolectomy thank you for all you do and for saving my life!
Janine and Amanda are members of the Cancer Care team at the RBWH.
They have also led Metro North's involvement in the You Can Make Some Noise Program (YCMSN).
YCMSN is giving young people affected by cancer the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music through a series of workshops.
"The program sees professional musicians collaborate with participants to turn their stories, thoughts and emotions into lyrics, melodies and songs," Janine said.
The workshops have the added benefit of connecting those taking part with others going through similar experiences.
"The program has seen friendships flourish,” Amanda said.
"Participants have enjoyed having a break from the ward environment and discovering there are others their own age who understand what they’re going through.
Keen to hear them in action? You Can Make Some Noise have recently released their second album, which will be available to stream soon.
What a beautiful initiative. Incredible to see the power of music bringing comfort and connection.
Well done ladies! 👏👏
Well done ladies
Beautiful picture of you both. Lots of hard work goes into trying to offer all kinds of support.
Such a great team! Great work 👏
Fabulous work guys! Miss you all xxx
Beautiful Janine Deevy and Amanda Joy
Go Janine Deevy Amanda Joy
Fabulous ❤️
Legends! 🙌🏾
HomeRadio WavesRadio CommunicationEngineeringTelecommunications EngineeringRadio Frequency ArticlePDF Available Transforaminal epidural steroid injection combined with radio frequency for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a 2-year follow-up BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders April 202122(1) DOI:10.1186/s12891-021-04209-5 LicenseCC BY 4.0 Authors: Wen-Bo Wei Sha-Jie Dang Ling Wei Tian Liu Xi'an Jiaotong University Show all 5 authors Download full-text PDF Citations (5) References (28) Figures (3) Abstract and Figures Background To assess the therapeutic efficacy of transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) combined with radio frequency (RF) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods A total of 230 patients participated in the study: TFESI (Group T, n = 110), TFESI combined with RF (Group TR, n = 120). Visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI) and Global perceived effect (GPE) scale were measured pre-operation, 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months after the operation. Hospitalization time, treatment time, complications, and recurrence were compared between the two groups. Results The VAS and ODI at each observation point of the post-operation were significantly decreased compared with the pre-operation in both groups ( P < 0.05). There was no statistically difference of VAS and ODI between the two groups at 1 and 3 months of the post-operation ( P > 0.05). However, The VAS and ODI scores in Group TR were significantly lower than that in Group T at 6, 12 and 24 months of the post-operation ( P < 0.05). The GPE in group TR was high in the early days, while that at 1 and 3 months after treatment was significantly higher than that in group T ( P < 0.05). The recurrence rate in Group TR was lower than that in Group T ( P = 0.002). There was no significant difference in hospitalization time, complications, VAS and ODI score at the pre-operation between the two groups ( P > 0.05). Conclusion These findings suggest that TFESI combined with RF could effectively improve the pain and function, and had a long-term satisfactory effect for the treatment of LDH. Schematic illustration of the study design. Note: all 230 patients were included in the treatment. Abbreviations: TFESI, transforaminal epidural steroid injection; RF, radio frequency … Anteroposterior and lateral C-arm images with needle placement and spread of dye along the nerve root … Anteroposterior and lateral C-arm images with needle placement and dye spreading along the disc … Figures - available from: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders This content is subject to copyright. Terms and conditions apply.
Latest news
Making some noise at the RBWH
Young cancer patients are coming together at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to experience the transformative power of music.
New role brings change for First Nations women, children and families
Metro North Health has made history by establishing the first-ever Nursing and Midwifery Director, First Nations Women, Children, and Families (Identified) role in Queensland.
Events
Research Summit
Date: 21 August 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
9 am – 5 pm
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards./ MetroNorthHHS
The frozen vs. fresh debate is OVER! 💥
Dr Helen, Associate Professor and Advanced Clinician Researcher at RBWH, drops some serious knowledge that will make you rethink your produce aisle choices. This one might shock you….particularly when it comes to nutrition 👀
Tell us if you're team frozen 🥦 or team fresh 🍎 in the comments below!
The Australian New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) recently hosted their annual conference in Christchurch. Among those attending was RBWH physiotherapist, Elise. 😊
Throughout her career, Elise has had a passion for helping patients recover and mobilise, an important step in recovering from a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
"Mobilising ICU patients is critical to patient recovery," Elise said.
"Early mobilisation reduces the risk of ICU-acquired weakness, improves functional outcomes and can even shorten the length of their hospital stay."
Over the last two years, Elise has turned this passion into research across 10 hospitals in Queensland, including RBWH, on how to safely mobilise ICU patients while receiving medication to support their blood pressure.
Elise was invited to present on her studies at the ANZICS conference and was awarded the Best Allied Health Paper award for her work.
👏 Congratulations, Elise on your award and research on this important area of critical care.
Well done 👍
Well done Elise! Lovely to work with you 😉
So proud 👏
Awesome work 👏
Good on you and I miss working with you
👉 Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a condition that affects more than 179,000 Australians, with many of these young or working-age adults.
A/Professor Gareth Walker and his team at the RBWH are today marking Inflammatory Bowel Disease Awareness Day to highlight the challenges faced by people living with IBD.
“Symptoms of IBD can be severe, and range from abdominal pain to diarrhoea, fatigue and fever,” A/Professor Walker said.
“At the RBWH, our team see around 2,000 patients each year, including more than 800 regional patients through one of Australia’s largest telehealth programs.”
Patient Emma says that certain lifestyle factors can prevent or minimise symptoms of IBD. 👍
“Through a combination of anti-inflammatory medications as well as adopting a healthy lifestyle and dietary choices, my symptoms are more manageable and I feel able to work and enjoy my life,” she said.
The team at the RBWH are continuing to research the condition with the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and University of Queensland.
“We are excited to launch new research studies including the effect of an anti-inflammatory diet on IBD symptoms and how smartphone apps and point-of-care stool testing can be used to monitor symptoms and inflammation,” A/Professor Walker said.
❓ If you are experiencing symptoms that you think may be IBD, Chat to you GP for more information.
So grateful for the marvellous IBD team at the RBWH. I have been cared for by many members of the team for the past 20 years. Thankyou for all you do.
So greatful for Dr Carina Chow at RBWH it’s been 4 years now since iv had a total proctocolectomy thank you for all you do and for saving my life!
Janine and Amanda are members of the Cancer Care team at the RBWH.
They have also led Metro North's involvement in the You Can Make Some Noise Program (YCMSN).
YCMSN is giving young people affected by cancer the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music through a series of workshops.
"The program sees professional musicians collaborate with participants to turn their stories, thoughts and emotions into lyrics, melodies and songs," Janine said.
The workshops have the added benefit of connecting those taking part with others going through similar experiences.
"The program has seen friendships flourish,” Amanda said.
"Participants have enjoyed having a break from the ward environment and discovering there are others their own age who understand what they’re going through.
Keen to hear them in action? You Can Make Some Noise have recently released their second album, which will be available to stream soon.
What a beautiful initiative. Incredible to see the power of music bringing comfort and connection.
Well done ladies! 👏👏
Well done ladies
Beautiful picture of you both. Lots of hard work goes into trying to offer all kinds of support.
Such a great team! Great work 👏
Fabulous work guys! Miss you all xxx
Beautiful Janine Deevy and Amanda Joy
Go Janine Deevy Amanda Joy
Fabulous ❤️
Legends! 🙌🏾
HomeRadio WavesRadio CommunicationEngineeringTelecommunications EngineeringRadio Frequency ArticlePDF Available Transforaminal epidural steroid injection combined with radio frequency for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a 2-year follow-up BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders April 202122(1) DOI:10.1186/s12891-021-04209-5 LicenseCC BY 4.0 Authors: Wen-Bo Wei Sha-Jie Dang Ling Wei Tian Liu Xi'an Jiaotong University Show all 5 authors Download full-text PDF Citations (5) References (28) Figures (3) Abstract and Figures Background To assess the therapeutic efficacy of transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) combined with radio frequency (RF) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods A total of 230 patients participated in the study: TFESI (Group T, n = 110), TFESI combined with RF (Group TR, n = 120). Visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI) and Global perceived effect (GPE) scale were measured pre-operation, 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months after the operation. Hospitalization time, treatment time, complications, and recurrence were compared between the two groups. Results The VAS and ODI at each observation point of the post-operation were significantly decreased compared with the pre-operation in both groups ( P < 0.05). There was no statistically difference of VAS and ODI between the two groups at 1 and 3 months of the post-operation ( P > 0.05). However, The VAS and ODI scores in Group TR were significantly lower than that in Group T at 6, 12 and 24 months of the post-operation ( P < 0.05). The GPE in group TR was high in the early days, while that at 1 and 3 months after treatment was significantly higher than that in group T ( P < 0.05). The recurrence rate in Group TR was lower than that in Group T ( P = 0.002). There was no significant difference in hospitalization time, complications, VAS and ODI score at the pre-operation between the two groups ( P > 0.05). Conclusion These findings suggest that TFESI combined with RF could effectively improve the pain and function, and had a long-term satisfactory effect for the treatment of LDH. Schematic illustration of the study design. Note: all 230 patients were included in the treatment. Abbreviations: TFESI, transforaminal epidural steroid injection; RF, radio frequency … Anteroposterior and lateral C-arm images with needle placement and spread of dye along the nerve root … Anteroposterior and lateral C-arm images with needle placement and dye spreading along the disc … Figures - available from: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders This content is subject to copyright. Terms and conditions apply.
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.Latest news
Making some noise at the RBWH
Young cancer patients are coming together at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to experience the transformative power of music.
Events
Research Summit
Date: 21 August 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
9 am – 5 pm
/ MetroNorthHHS
The frozen vs. fresh debate is OVER! 💥
Dr Helen, Associate Professor and Advanced Clinician Researcher at RBWH, drops some serious knowledge that will make you rethink your produce aisle choices. This one might shock you….particularly when it comes to nutrition 👀
Tell us if you're team frozen 🥦 or team fresh 🍎 in the comments below!
The Australian New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) recently hosted their annual conference in Christchurch. Among those attending was RBWH physiotherapist, Elise. 😊
Throughout her career, Elise has had a passion for helping patients recover and mobilise, an important step in recovering from a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
"Mobilising ICU patients is critical to patient recovery," Elise said.
"Early mobilisation reduces the risk of ICU-acquired weakness, improves functional outcomes and can even shorten the length of their hospital stay."
Over the last two years, Elise has turned this passion into research across 10 hospitals in Queensland, including RBWH, on how to safely mobilise ICU patients while receiving medication to support their blood pressure.
Elise was invited to present on her studies at the ANZICS conference and was awarded the Best Allied Health Paper award for her work.
👏 Congratulations, Elise on your award and research on this important area of critical care.
Well done 👍
Well done Elise! Lovely to work with you 😉
So proud 👏
Awesome work 👏
Good on you and I miss working with you
👉 Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a condition that affects more than 179,000 Australians, with many of these young or working-age adults.
A/Professor Gareth Walker and his team at the RBWH are today marking Inflammatory Bowel Disease Awareness Day to highlight the challenges faced by people living with IBD.
“Symptoms of IBD can be severe, and range from abdominal pain to diarrhoea, fatigue and fever,” A/Professor Walker said.
“At the RBWH, our team see around 2,000 patients each year, including more than 800 regional patients through one of Australia’s largest telehealth programs.”
Patient Emma says that certain lifestyle factors can prevent or minimise symptoms of IBD. 👍
“Through a combination of anti-inflammatory medications as well as adopting a healthy lifestyle and dietary choices, my symptoms are more manageable and I feel able to work and enjoy my life,” she said.
The team at the RBWH are continuing to research the condition with the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and University of Queensland.
“We are excited to launch new research studies including the effect of an anti-inflammatory diet on IBD symptoms and how smartphone apps and point-of-care stool testing can be used to monitor symptoms and inflammation,” A/Professor Walker said.
❓ If you are experiencing symptoms that you think may be IBD, Chat to you GP for more information.
So grateful for the marvellous IBD team at the RBWH. I have been cared for by many members of the team for the past 20 years. Thankyou for all you do.
So greatful for Dr Carina Chow at RBWH it’s been 4 years now since iv had a total proctocolectomy thank you for all you do and for saving my life!
Janine and Amanda are members of the Cancer Care team at the RBWH.
They have also led Metro North's involvement in the You Can Make Some Noise Program (YCMSN).
YCMSN is giving young people affected by cancer the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music through a series of workshops.
"The program sees professional musicians collaborate with participants to turn their stories, thoughts and emotions into lyrics, melodies and songs," Janine said.
The workshops have the added benefit of connecting those taking part with others going through similar experiences.
"The program has seen friendships flourish,” Amanda said.
"Participants have enjoyed having a break from the ward environment and discovering there are others their own age who understand what they’re going through.
Keen to hear them in action? You Can Make Some Noise have recently released their second album, which will be available to stream soon.
What a beautiful initiative. Incredible to see the power of music bringing comfort and connection.
Well done ladies! 👏👏
Well done ladies
Beautiful picture of you both. Lots of hard work goes into trying to offer all kinds of support.
Such a great team! Great work 👏
Fabulous work guys! Miss you all xxx
Beautiful Janine Deevy and Amanda Joy
Go Janine Deevy Amanda Joy
Fabulous ❤️
Legends! 🙌🏾
HomeRadio WavesRadio CommunicationEngineeringTelecommunications EngineeringRadio Frequency ArticlePDF Available Transforaminal epidural steroid injection combined with radio frequency for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a 2-year follow-up BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders April 202122(1) DOI:10.1186/s12891-021-04209-5 LicenseCC BY 4.0 Authors: Wen-Bo Wei Sha-Jie Dang Ling Wei Tian Liu Xi'an Jiaotong University Show all 5 authors Download full-text PDF Citations (5) References (28) Figures (3) Abstract and Figures Background To assess the therapeutic efficacy of transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) combined with radio frequency (RF) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods A total of 230 patients participated in the study: TFESI (Group T, n = 110), TFESI combined with RF (Group TR, n = 120). Visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI) and Global perceived effect (GPE) scale were measured pre-operation, 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months after the operation. Hospitalization time, treatment time, complications, and recurrence were compared between the two groups. Results The VAS and ODI at each observation point of the post-operation were significantly decreased compared with the pre-operation in both groups ( P < 0.05). There was no statistically difference of VAS and ODI between the two groups at 1 and 3 months of the post-operation ( P > 0.05). However, The VAS and ODI scores in Group TR were significantly lower than that in Group T at 6, 12 and 24 months of the post-operation ( P < 0.05). The GPE in group TR was high in the early days, while that at 1 and 3 months after treatment was significantly higher than that in group T ( P < 0.05). The recurrence rate in Group TR was lower than that in Group T ( P = 0.002). There was no significant difference in hospitalization time, complications, VAS and ODI score at the pre-operation between the two groups ( P > 0.05). Conclusion These findings suggest that TFESI combined with RF could effectively improve the pain and function, and had a long-term satisfactory effect for the treatment of LDH. Schematic illustration of the study design. Note: all 230 patients were included in the treatment. Abbreviations: TFESI, transforaminal epidural steroid injection; RF, radio frequency … Anteroposterior and lateral C-arm images with needle placement and spread of dye along the nerve root … Anteroposterior and lateral C-arm images with needle placement and dye spreading along the disc … Figures - available from: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders This content is subject to copyright. Terms and conditions apply.
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