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Research improves care of ventilated patients
It’s #ThinkyThursday! Today we look at ICU Dietitian Alicia Wiese’s research into improving the nutrition of patients in Intensive Care Units. Working alongside an expert team, Alicia and other researchers have moved away from GRV monitoring and, under a new protocol, have improved health outcomes for patients.
Deciphering the link between sleep and dementia
This week for #ThinkyThursday we look at the team at #TPCH who are investigating the link between a common sleep disorder and the single greatest cause of disability in adults over 65.
Study brings safety and more understanding around breech births
Caboolture Hospital Midwifery Educator Janene Rattray is the hero of today’s #ThinkyThursday! She is helping mothers to better understand options around breech births and is working closely with maternity doctors and midwives to deliver informed, consistent and high-quality care.
You Can fight cancer at RBWH’s new home-away-from-home for young patients
Queensland’s largest hospital is now home to the state’s first fully-dedicated centre for young people having cancer treatment, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Sony Foundation and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
Foot disease – the silent patient burden
It’s #ThinkyThursday! This week we look at a world-first study led by Dr Pete Lazzarini from #TPCH to investigate the prevalence and predictors of foot disease and complications in inpatients. His research will go on to help both patients and hospital services to better manage the problem.
RBWH Closing the Gap with dedicated culturally safe space
Queensland’s largest hospital has opened a dedicated, private and culturally safe space as part of a commitment toward Closing the Gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Less invasive drug administration on the horizon
At Metro North we are always looking for ways to improve our patient’s care and experience. Today #ThinkyThursday shares Dr Jayesh Dhanani’s research into discovering a new and less invasive drug administration method. His experiences working with tuberculosis patients in India prompted Jayesh to explore the effectiveness of inhaling medication instead.
Queensland researchers identify a third type of twin
Our #RBWH research team have discovered a third type of twin! For this week’s #ThinkyThursday we are sharing the story behind the extremely rare sesquizygotic twins and the research behind this discovery.
Hospital and Health Boards recruitment
Board positions available in 2020 across all Hospital and Health Boards are now advertised.
A focus on trauma with Professor Michael Reade
This week #ThinkyThursday looks at preserving and extending the shelf-life of blood products and resuscitation fluids from five days to two years! As a member of the Australian Defence Force, Professor Michael Reade hopes this research will benefit patients as well as those in the military.
2019 Metro North Staff Excellence Awards
The Staff Excellence Awards allow us to recognise the amazing work happening across the health service and the commitment staff make every day to our values - respect, teamwork, compassion, integrity and high performance. Congratulations to all the winners, highly commended and finalists.
Identifying adverse medication events in the ED
This #ThinkyThursday takes us to Caboolture Hospital’s Emergency Department. Dr Sean Clark is piloting a project to quickly identify patients at risk of non-specific medication related events who are presented to the ED. His focus on quality healthcare will benefit the many ED patients presented every year.
Robotic bronchoscopy clinical trial
This #ThinkyThursday we look at a trial of ground-breaking robotic technology which can help physicians explore virtual maps of patient’s lungs and airways to detect and sample lung nodules for cancer.
ICCC study helps Caboolture families
Caboolture Hospital’s research is helping to better coordinate care for children. Read how this #ThinkyThursday research is helping kids like Ruby!
Measles case reported on Brisbane’s northside
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease on Brisbane’s northside.
Driving life changing research for CF patients
It’s #ThinkyThursday! Clinical Research Coordinator for #TPCH Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre Michelle Woods is changing lives. CF patient Tracey has been able to start full-time work for the first time in almost 20 years!
Harnessing research opportunities in busy emergency department
Dr Catherine Forristal joined Redcliffe Hospital’s Emergency Department last year as its first Research Manager. This #ThinkyThursday recognises the incredible work Catherine is doing to drive research in the ED.
RBWH research aims to improve care for people with dementia
Special therapeutic activity kits designed to reduce the stress and trauma faced by people with dementia when presenting to hospital for emergency care will be tested as part of a new trial commencing at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in September.
Turning tide on deadliest cancer
#ThinkyThursday this week takes us to the team at #TPCH. Here, under Professor Kwun Fong’s leadership, they are working on a trial to detect lung cancer in early stages and are already saving lives!
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.
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.
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.
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RBWH oncologist Dr Matt has been described as a 'guardian angel' for his patient Craig, who is now living cancer-free after battling a rare form of aggressive, inoperable bowel cancer.
Craig was not due to make it through to Christmas 2021, but now just enjoyed Christmas 2024 in remission thanks to his care at RBWH and Dr Matt's plan to trial an immunotherapy treatment named Pembrolizumab.
Previously used in melanoma treatment, the trial of the drug gave Craig back his life and can now be used to treat a variety of cancers.
"The drug takes away the immune system's ability to hide from cancer, so the body can now see the cancer and kill it - this patient is now living his life again," Dr Matt said. 💛
Congratulations Craig all the best for the future 🙂 My Dad is also cancer free from Stage 4 Melanoma after 11 months of this amazing immuno treatment Keytruda back in 2015 he was offered a trial. Dad is currently 9 years cancer free and has recently been told he also in remission. We can not thank his Cancer Care team at RBWH enough for their care through Dads journey over the years. It was a very scary start with the unknown but under the care of Dr Eastgate, Dr Ben Chua, the oncology nurses he is now only having 12 month check ups with Dr Thaker at North Lakes. Anyone else on this journey hang in there. There is light at the end of the tunnel 🫶
Thanks Dr Matt. You oversaw my husbands cancer treatment and were wonderful.
RBWH Oncology/Radiation/Haematology Teams are the best in Qld and loved working with them all..
The best Dr and team RBWH Oncology Unit are amazing.
Fabulous oncologist! Thank you for all that you do. 🙏🏼 Congratulations Craig! Keep strong 👼
A fantastic Dr and a great person!
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Brilliant Drs and nurses in oncology RBWH, thankyou for all you do
Great work Dr Burge, congratulations Craig
Legend! 👏. Should be front page news. Thank you Dr Matt
The oncology team at the RBWH is amazing!
That’s wonderful news Too many have been lost to terrible forms of cancer
A great story of success for Dr Matt and Craig.
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RBWH are fortunate to have Some of the Best Medical Oncologists like Dr Matt Burge and Haematologists in Qld.
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From the tip of Thursday Island to the heart of Charleville, Elisha and the incredible midwifery team at RBWH bring top-tier training to every corner of Queensland! 🚑👶
"The Maternity Emergency Program is a hands-on approach delivering real-life, high-impact scenarios that mirror the challenges teams may face during obstetric emergencies. We cover everything from labour and birth to managing pregnancy complications, intrapartum complexities, and postnatal care," Elisha said.
"By meeting teams where they are, in their own communities, we're tailoring education to ensure they're ready for anything."
The CSDS Faculty are looking for a compassionate GP with Advanced Skills Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. If this sounds like you, apply now! smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH607993
We are so lucky in Charleville to have access to this training. Thank you Elisha and the RBWH team xx
You're amazing Elisha! The Royal is lucky to have you!
You are an incredible midwife and skilled teacher Elisha! 😊
Wow Elisha! You haven't changed a bit! Great work
Well done Elisha!
The most amazing nurse and midwife I know! 💕
Fantastic work Elisha! 💕
Fantastic Elisha, well done!!!
Such an amazing nurse and midwife with the most beautiful personality and heart. Well done Elisha.
What a smile 💛! You're amazing Elisha!
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Well done Lish! 😀
The most wonderful midwife! ❤️
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Brilliant.
Brilliant midwife and educator 🙌🏽
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Amazing midwife!!
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Congratulations to Frances and the RBWH trauma team for winning Best Medical Oral Presentation at the 2024 Trauma Conference! 🎉
Frances’ research found that 8% of rib fracture patients still require opioids two years post-admission. The study identified key factors like gender, age, and prior opioid use, and will guide future research on pain management and collaboration with community prescribers.
Frances also received the UQ Critical Care Research Award for this impactful work.
Big shoutout to this team for their commitment to advancing trauma care. ❤️🩹
Metro North Health I’d love to read the study! Could you please post the DOI or Title?
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Persistent pelvic pain affects around 15-25% of women. But what causes the pain? Senior Registrar Philipa and Gynaecology Consultant Nadine from RBWH chat through it with us. 👩⚕️
"Pelvic pain can have many causes, but when it comes to persistent or chronic pelvic pain, common conditions include endometriosis, vulvodynia, dysmenorrhoea (painful periods), vaginismus, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic floor dysfunction, and painful bladder syndrome," says Philipa.
"A lot of people put pressure on having a diagnosis such as endometriosis, however it's important to remember that any pelvic pain is serious and there are lots of different ways to help manage this pain," says Nadine.
Contact your GP or gynaecologist for advice if you experience these symptoms, who can help you explore further and refer you to specialists if needed.
Love your work ladies! Thank you for your dedication to women's health ✨
Amazing doctors 👏👏👏
Go Nadine!! 🥳🥳
Breanna Heineger she did your c section!!!
"It's been a whirlwind of emotions since Harper and Jade were born. They came into the world earlier than expected at 29 weeks, and on my birthday! It was a huge shock, but also a bittersweet gift that I’ll never forget. Harper weighed just 954 grams, and Jade was 1169 grams. The doctors and nurses have been amazing, taking such good care of them. The'll stay in hospital now until their due date in February. It’s hard being apart from them every day, but I know they’re in good hands. I can’t wait for the day I can bring them home."
#MondayMantra ☁️ Jess with Harper and Jade, 3 weeks old, RBWH Special Care Nursery.
That’s my beautiful granddaughter and my two great granddaughters. I’m so proud of her as a first time mum. They are so well looked after by the staff down there, I can’t thank them enough for taking such great care of them.
Oh wow thats amazing! They are in good hands. Congratulations Mumma!
Congratulations Jess, very special to have the same birthday. Beautiful girls.
Congratulations Jess you look well and babies cute. Love to you all Maggie
Wow, thankyou for sharing your story. I hope they get home safe real soon. And happy birthday to you all.! 👏🎁🥂👍👌
Congratulations Jess! My eldest was born at 31 weeks at Rbwh and he turns 32 in Jan 2024. It seems very hard but does get easier. Hang in there with your beautiful girls. 💜❤️🙏
Ohhh so special! Congrats mumma. Be kind to yourself - you and your bubs are amazing!
You have the best team supporting you 🫶 congratulations 🥂
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Little darlings! Congratulations! 💐
Congratulations 🎉
Congrats Mumma !!! My girls were born at 32w 2d due to ttts. 1916g & 1596g they turn 24 next year. Enjoy the twin-mum life its a journey ✨️ I loved birth to 1 when they couldn't get away, once they started walking and running off in different directions I wished I had spiderman skills to wrangle them!!