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If you've ever felt you can't possibly get up for work, or you feel out of sync with when you're most sleepy, you're not alone! Many people struggle with their chronotype not matching up with life's schedule. 😴

Chronotypes are the body's natural preference to sleep and wake at certain times, and it's not uncommon for night owls and morning larks to find themselves beside each other - or find themselves in a job that doesn't align with their preference. ☀️🌙

"We often see teenagers and young adults fall in the night owl category, which means they are fighting their body clock to get up or concentrate at school," Dr Deanne, Director of the TPCH Sleep Disorders Centre said.

"As we get older, many people naturally wake earlier, so early birds become more common - this is biological, but also environmental, with many parents to young children finding they are woken up regardless of their body clock.

"There is a third type of rare chronograph, known as free running, where people have no pattern. This can affect people who may have loss of sight, as melatonin production in the brain is suppressed by light.

"About 50 per cent of people say they are always tired, so while we suggest strategies to manage your sleep quality including reducing stimulus and blue light before bed, if you're struggling to get through daily tasks, you might need to come see us for some extra support." 💤 ... See MoreSee Less

If youve ever felt you cant possibly get up for work, or you feel out of sync with when youre most sleepy, youre not alone! Many people struggle with their chronotype not matching up with lifes schedule. 😴 Chronotypes are the bodys natural preference to sleep and wake at certain times, and its not uncommon for night owls and morning larks to find themselves beside each other - or find themselves in a job that doesnt align with their preference. ☀️🌙 We often see teenagers and young adults fall in the night owl category, which means they are fighting their body clock to get up or concentrate at school, Dr Deanne, Director of the TPCH Sleep Disorders Centre said. As we get older, many people naturally wake earlier, so early birds become more common - this is biological, but also environmental, with many parents to young children finding they are woken up regardless of their body clock. There is a third type of rare chronograph, known as free running, where people have no pattern. This can affect people who may have loss of sight, as melatonin production in the brain is suppressed by light. About 50 per cent of people say they are always tired, so while we suggest strategies to manage your sleep quality including reducing stimulus and blue light before bed, if youre struggling to get through daily tasks, you might need to come see us for some extra support. 💤
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If you`ve ever felt you can`t possibly get up for work, or you feel out of sync with when you`re most sleepy, you`re not alone! Many people struggle with their chronotype not matching up with life`s schedule. 😴

Chronotypes are the body`s natural preference to sleep and wake at certain times, and it`s not uncommon for night owls and morning larks to find themselves beside each other - or find themselves in a job that doesn`t align with their preference. ☀️🌙

"We often see teenagers and young adults fall in the night owl category, which means they are fighting their body clock to get up or concentrate at school," Dr Deanne, Director of the TPCH Sleep Disorders Centre said.

"As we get older, many people naturally wake earlier, so early birds become more common - this is biological, but also environmental, with many parents to young children finding they are woken up regardless of their body clock.

"There is a third type of rare chronograph, known as free running, where people have no pattern. This can affect people who may have loss of sight, as melatonin production in the brain is suppressed by light.

"About 50 per cent of people say they are always tired, so while we suggest strategies to manage your sleep quality including reducing stimulus and blue light before bed, if you`re struggling to get through daily tasks, you might need to come see us for some extra support." 💤

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If you've ever felt you can't possibly get up for work, or you feel out of sync with when you're most sleepy, you're not alone! Many people struggle with their chronotype not matching up with life's schedule. 😴 Chronotypes are the body's natural preference to sleep and wake at certain times, and it's not uncommon for night owls and morning larks to find themselves beside each other - or find themselves in a job that doesn't align with their preference. ☀️🌙 "We often see teenagers and young adults fall in the night owl category, which means they are fighting their body clock to get up or concentrate at school," Dr Deanne, Director of the TPCH Sleep Disorders Centre said. "As we get older, many people naturally wake earlier, so early birds become more common - this is biological, but also environmental, with many parents to young children finding they are woken up regardless of their body clock. "There is a third type of rare chronograph, known as free running, where people have no pattern. This can affect people who may have loss of sight, as melatonin production in the brain is suppressed by light. "About 50 per cent of people say they are always tired, so while we suggest strategies to manage your sleep quality including reducing stimulus and blue light before bed, if you're struggling to get through daily tasks, you might need to come see us for some extra support." 💤

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From working in a 14-bed cottage hospital in Scotland to leading nurse-run hepatology clinics at Metro North, Val is always dedicated to the patient experience, no matter where she is. 👩‍⚕️

Val’s day to day at TPCH consists of coordinating care pathways and referrals, collaborating with gastroenterology and pharmacy and leading nurse-run hepatology clinics that manage approximately 140 patients per month to support timely diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment initiation.

“What matters most to me is that patients can access scans, diagnosis, prognosis information, and treatment plans without unnecessary delays,” Val said.

“It’s important that every patient feels informed, supported, and understood.”

Having completed her Master of Nurse Practitioner at the end of 2025, Val is looking forward to some more free time outside of work.

👏 Shoutout Saturday to Val and her fantastic work in TPCH Hepatology.

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From working in a 14-bed cottage hospital in Scotland to leading nurse-run hepatology clinics at Metro North, Val is always dedicated to the patient experience, no matter where she is. 👩‍⚕️ Val’s day to day at TPCH consists of coordinating care pathways and referrals, collaborating with gastroenterology and pharmacy and leading nurse-run hepatology clinics that manage approximately 140 patients per month to support timely diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment initiation. “What matters most to me is that patients can access scans, diagnosis, prognosis information, and treatment plans without unnecessary delays,” Val said. “It’s important that every patient feels informed, supported, and understood.” Having completed her Master of Nurse Practitioner at the end of 2025, Val is looking forward to some more free time outside of work. 👏 Shoutout Saturday to Val and her fantastic work in TPCH Hepatology.

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Medical imaging just got a whole lot better and faster at the Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF). 🩻

The new CimaX MRI scanner is producing much higher resolution images than previous machines and has already scanned over 100 patients since November 2025.

Operations Manager Marita and Senior MRI Radiographer Clare are excited for this new technology and what it will mean for developments in the research and in future, the clinical space.

“HIRF is a translational site between research and clinical practice. We are performing the trials and testing protocols before transitioning into clinical procedures,” said Clare.

The CimaX scanner will be integral for researchers and clinicians to expand their knowledge into many areas which affect the brain including Parkinson’s, Dementia, tumours, and even studying brain connections for certain mental health conditions. 🧠

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Medical imaging just got a whole lot better and faster at the Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF). 🩻 The new CimaX MRI scanner is producing much higher resolution images than previous machines and has already scanned over 100 patients since November 2025. Operations Manager Marita and Senior MRI Radiographer Clare are excited for this new technology and what it will mean for developments in the research and in future, the clinical space. “HIRF is a translational site between research and clinical practice. We are performing the trials and testing protocols before transitioning into clinical procedures,” said Clare. The CimaX scanner will be integral for researchers and clinicians to expand their knowledge into many areas which affect the brain including Parkinson’s, Dementia, tumours, and even studying brain connections for certain mental health conditions. 🧠

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Your spine supports you every day, so let’s return the favour and check in with your posture. 🧍

Not only does good posture help you stand taller, but it also prevents back pain, improves breathing, and helps maintain your natural spine alignment.

Nurse Cara from the RBWH Neurosurgery ward is reminding everyone to consider your posture whether you’re at work or relaxing as small adjustments can make a big difference.

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Your spine supports you every day, so let’s return the favour and check in with your posture. 🧍 Not only does good posture help you stand taller, but it also prevents back pain, improves breathing, and helps maintain your natural spine alignment. Nurse Cara from the RBWH Neurosurgery ward is reminding everyone to consider your posture whether you’re at work or relaxing as small adjustments can make a big difference.

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