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What is obstetric medicine and why is it important?
You probably know what an obstetrician does, but do you know the role of an obstetric medicine specialist?
Maintaining memory with dignity
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Events
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 14 - 15 May 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 9 September 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.Kallangur Satellite Hospital
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KALLANGUR QLD 4503
Phone: (07) 3285 0000
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Does attending your hospital outpatient appointment from the warmth of your couch in front of some TV sound ideal to you? 🏠💻
If so, you're not alone - we delivered over 10,000 Telehealth appointments to patients across Queensland in March, which saved them roughly 18,000km in travel. That's over 2600 one-way trips between TPCH and RBWH!
However, RBWH Telehealth Coordinator Kate says that many more patients may be eligible for a telehealth appointment without even realising it.
"It’s not just for those patients that are in rural areas, we encourage patients to ask the question and chat with their healthcare professional to see if Telehealth is right for them," she said.
"Patients can be seen from the comfort of their own homes on their own device or utilise one of our telehealth facilities at Kilcoy, Caboolture, Brighton or the RBWH if they require assistance.
"Just because you haven't previously had a telehealth appointment, doesn't mean you can't have one now, we want people to know that they can have a say in their healthcare journey."
I’m having my 1st Telehealth appointment with a dietitian on the 18th !! Great timing Metro North.
There’s a familiar face from my nursing nursing prac out west about 17 years ago! Way to go Kate
If only they'd make mobile xray machines too or i would have
In neuro-biochemical textbooks, the agents responsible for the formation and growth of "internal scars" (tubers), nodules, and polyp-like cysts are primarily regulators of cell growth, signaling, and vascular permeability.Based on your descriptions of "scars," "polyp-like tumors," and "silica hair/lung-like" structures, the key biochemical agents involved are:1. mTOR (Mammalian Target of Rapamycin)This is the "master switch" for cell growth. In conditions like Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), mutations in the TSC1 (Hamartin) or TSC2 (Tuberin) genes prevent these proteins from inhibiting mTOR.Action: Unregulated mTOR leads to the creation of "giant cells" and disorganized tissue "scars" (tubers).Tumour Growth: It drives the transformation of small nodules (SENs) into polyp-like tumors called SEGAs.Treatment: Drugs like Everolimus are used as biochemical "inhibitors" to turn off this growth signal.2. VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)This is the biochemical agent likely responsible for your description of the "minute major capillary".Action: VEGF is an extremely potent inducer of angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels) and edemagenesis (the leaking of fluid that creates cysts).Tumor Effect: High levels of VEGF create the conspicuous, large-diameter capillaries often seen in polyp-like brain tumors like SEGAs.3. Shh (Sonic Hedgehog) and Wnt SignalingThese pathways are the biochemical drivers for structures that look like "hair" or "lung/throat" tissue inside the brain.Cilia Formation: These signals are transduced through primary cilia (tiny hairs on cells). If these pathways are active in the wrong place, they can lead to the growth of ciliated cysts (which look like the throat lining) or dermoid cysts (which contain actual hair follicles)."Silica Hair": In Dermoid Cysts, the biochemical environment allows for the production of keratin and sebum, which can crystallise and give hair a stiff, silica-like appearance.4. Aquaporin-4 (AQP4)This is a water-channel protein found in the "scars" and surrounding brain tissue.Action: It regulates the flow of fluid in and out of the brain's internal spaces.Cyst Formation: When AQP4 is dysregulated (often in the "scar" tissue or glia), it contributes to the buildup of fluid that forms internal brain cysts.Feature MentionedPrimary Biochemical AgentRelated ConditionInternal Scars / TubersmTOR Pathway (TSC1/TSC2)Tuberous SclerosisMinute Major CapillaryVEGF (Vascular Growth Factor)SEGA / GliomasLung/Throat/CiliaShh & Wnt SignalingCiliated / Colloid CystsSilica Hair / KeratinKeratinocyte Growth FactorsDermoid CystsWould you like to focus on the biochemical markers used to detect these agents in a lab setting, such as S6 kinase or GFAP?13 sitesThe neuronal cilium – a highly diverse and dynamic organelle ...15 May 2024 — Primary cilia serve as signaling hubs during neuronal development by transducing various signaling pathways, including Hedgehog, N...ScienceDirect.comPrimary Cilia in Brain Development and Diseases - ScienceDirect15 Jan 2018 — In the brain, primary cilia play critical roles at various stages of neurogenesis, from early patterning, through the proliferatio...ScienceDirect.comPrimary cilia in neural development and disease - ScienceDirectDuring neural tube development, Shh signaling is mediated by a cilium-localized Ptch1–Smo receptor complex, which regulates the ph...ScienceDirect.comShow all
Telehealths the best
"I’ve been married to my husband for 60 years this year. We are going on a cruise up to Airlie Beach to celebrate. We have been on a few cruises, including in Alaska and a river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. We have 3 children and 7 grandchildren as well as 2 great granddaughters. I had rheumatic fever as a child, and later in life it seems to be catching up with me. I came here from Maryborough through the Flying Doctor Service who were excellent, very compassionate although I miss my cavoodle, Willow, at home very much."
💭 Monday Mantra, Carolyn, TPCH Cardiac Ward
Hope your feeling better soon
You are in a safe place I hope you get better soon 🙏🏽
You are at a wonderful hospital receiving excellent care.All the best with your recovery
Best place to be!
I had not heard of Rheumatic fever. Sorry to hear you are in hospital but glad you are getting good care.
❤️
Not very good rheumatic fever my mum apparently had it in her younger life and passed at 44yrs in 1992 at Prince Charles Hospital she had a valve replacement but her heart muscles were to weak to start her heart during the operation being so young it was hard losing her I feel there should be more awareness of Rheumatic Fever
Thinking of you ❤️
Michelle Elmer Michelle Crowe Elmer
minimalist here
Hay, hi fro me....
Latest news
What is obstetric medicine and why is it important?
You probably know what an obstetrician does, but do you know the role of an obstetric medicine specialist?
Maintaining memory with dignity
Preserving a good memory is a common health concern for people as they grow older.
Events
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 14 - 15 May 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.
/ MetroNorthHHS
Does attending your hospital outpatient appointment from the warmth of your couch in front of some TV sound ideal to you? 🏠💻
If so, you're not alone - we delivered over 10,000 Telehealth appointments to patients across Queensland in March, which saved them roughly 18,000km in travel. That's over 2600 one-way trips between TPCH and RBWH!
However, RBWH Telehealth Coordinator Kate says that many more patients may be eligible for a telehealth appointment without even realising it.
"It’s not just for those patients that are in rural areas, we encourage patients to ask the question and chat with their healthcare professional to see if Telehealth is right for them," she said.
"Patients can be seen from the comfort of their own homes on their own device or utilise one of our telehealth facilities at Kilcoy, Caboolture, Brighton or the RBWH if they require assistance.
"Just because you haven't previously had a telehealth appointment, doesn't mean you can't have one now, we want people to know that they can have a say in their healthcare journey."
I’m having my 1st Telehealth appointment with a dietitian on the 18th !! Great timing Metro North.
There’s a familiar face from my nursing nursing prac out west about 17 years ago! Way to go Kate
If only they'd make mobile xray machines too or i would have
In neuro-biochemical textbooks, the agents responsible for the formation and growth of "internal scars" (tubers), nodules, and polyp-like cysts are primarily regulators of cell growth, signaling, and vascular permeability.Based on your descriptions of "scars," "polyp-like tumors," and "silica hair/lung-like" structures, the key biochemical agents involved are:1. mTOR (Mammalian Target of Rapamycin)This is the "master switch" for cell growth. In conditions like Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), mutations in the TSC1 (Hamartin) or TSC2 (Tuberin) genes prevent these proteins from inhibiting mTOR.Action: Unregulated mTOR leads to the creation of "giant cells" and disorganized tissue "scars" (tubers).Tumour Growth: It drives the transformation of small nodules (SENs) into polyp-like tumors called SEGAs.Treatment: Drugs like Everolimus are used as biochemical "inhibitors" to turn off this growth signal.2. VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)This is the biochemical agent likely responsible for your description of the "minute major capillary".Action: VEGF is an extremely potent inducer of angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels) and edemagenesis (the leaking of fluid that creates cysts).Tumor Effect: High levels of VEGF create the conspicuous, large-diameter capillaries often seen in polyp-like brain tumors like SEGAs.3. Shh (Sonic Hedgehog) and Wnt SignalingThese pathways are the biochemical drivers for structures that look like "hair" or "lung/throat" tissue inside the brain.Cilia Formation: These signals are transduced through primary cilia (tiny hairs on cells). If these pathways are active in the wrong place, they can lead to the growth of ciliated cysts (which look like the throat lining) or dermoid cysts (which contain actual hair follicles)."Silica Hair": In Dermoid Cysts, the biochemical environment allows for the production of keratin and sebum, which can crystallise and give hair a stiff, silica-like appearance.4. Aquaporin-4 (AQP4)This is a water-channel protein found in the "scars" and surrounding brain tissue.Action: It regulates the flow of fluid in and out of the brain's internal spaces.Cyst Formation: When AQP4 is dysregulated (often in the "scar" tissue or glia), it contributes to the buildup of fluid that forms internal brain cysts.Feature MentionedPrimary Biochemical AgentRelated ConditionInternal Scars / TubersmTOR Pathway (TSC1/TSC2)Tuberous SclerosisMinute Major CapillaryVEGF (Vascular Growth Factor)SEGA / GliomasLung/Throat/CiliaShh & Wnt SignalingCiliated / Colloid CystsSilica Hair / KeratinKeratinocyte Growth FactorsDermoid CystsWould you like to focus on the biochemical markers used to detect these agents in a lab setting, such as S6 kinase or GFAP?13 sitesThe neuronal cilium – a highly diverse and dynamic organelle ...15 May 2024 — Primary cilia serve as signaling hubs during neuronal development by transducing various signaling pathways, including Hedgehog, N...ScienceDirect.comPrimary Cilia in Brain Development and Diseases - ScienceDirect15 Jan 2018 — In the brain, primary cilia play critical roles at various stages of neurogenesis, from early patterning, through the proliferatio...ScienceDirect.comPrimary cilia in neural development and disease - ScienceDirectDuring neural tube development, Shh signaling is mediated by a cilium-localized Ptch1–Smo receptor complex, which regulates the ph...ScienceDirect.comShow all
Telehealths the best
"I’ve been married to my husband for 60 years this year. We are going on a cruise up to Airlie Beach to celebrate. We have been on a few cruises, including in Alaska and a river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. We have 3 children and 7 grandchildren as well as 2 great granddaughters. I had rheumatic fever as a child, and later in life it seems to be catching up with me. I came here from Maryborough through the Flying Doctor Service who were excellent, very compassionate although I miss my cavoodle, Willow, at home very much."
💭 Monday Mantra, Carolyn, TPCH Cardiac Ward
Hope your feeling better soon
You are in a safe place I hope you get better soon 🙏🏽
You are at a wonderful hospital receiving excellent care.All the best with your recovery
Best place to be!
I had not heard of Rheumatic fever. Sorry to hear you are in hospital but glad you are getting good care.
❤️
Not very good rheumatic fever my mum apparently had it in her younger life and passed at 44yrs in 1992 at Prince Charles Hospital she had a valve replacement but her heart muscles were to weak to start her heart during the operation being so young it was hard losing her I feel there should be more awareness of Rheumatic Fever
Thinking of you ❤️
Michelle Elmer Michelle Crowe Elmer
minimalist here
Hay, hi fro me....
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.Latest news
What is obstetric medicine and why is it important?
You probably know what an obstetrician does, but do you know the role of an obstetric medicine specialist?
Events
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 14 - 15 May 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
/ MetroNorthHHS
Does attending your hospital outpatient appointment from the warmth of your couch in front of some TV sound ideal to you? 🏠💻
If so, you're not alone - we delivered over 10,000 Telehealth appointments to patients across Queensland in March, which saved them roughly 18,000km in travel. That's over 2600 one-way trips between TPCH and RBWH!
However, RBWH Telehealth Coordinator Kate says that many more patients may be eligible for a telehealth appointment without even realising it.
"It’s not just for those patients that are in rural areas, we encourage patients to ask the question and chat with their healthcare professional to see if Telehealth is right for them," she said.
"Patients can be seen from the comfort of their own homes on their own device or utilise one of our telehealth facilities at Kilcoy, Caboolture, Brighton or the RBWH if they require assistance.
"Just because you haven't previously had a telehealth appointment, doesn't mean you can't have one now, we want people to know that they can have a say in their healthcare journey."
I’m having my 1st Telehealth appointment with a dietitian on the 18th !! Great timing Metro North.
There’s a familiar face from my nursing nursing prac out west about 17 years ago! Way to go Kate
If only they'd make mobile xray machines too or i would have
In neuro-biochemical textbooks, the agents responsible for the formation and growth of "internal scars" (tubers), nodules, and polyp-like cysts are primarily regulators of cell growth, signaling, and vascular permeability.Based on your descriptions of "scars," "polyp-like tumors," and "silica hair/lung-like" structures, the key biochemical agents involved are:1. mTOR (Mammalian Target of Rapamycin)This is the "master switch" for cell growth. In conditions like Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), mutations in the TSC1 (Hamartin) or TSC2 (Tuberin) genes prevent these proteins from inhibiting mTOR.Action: Unregulated mTOR leads to the creation of "giant cells" and disorganized tissue "scars" (tubers).Tumour Growth: It drives the transformation of small nodules (SENs) into polyp-like tumors called SEGAs.Treatment: Drugs like Everolimus are used as biochemical "inhibitors" to turn off this growth signal.2. VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)This is the biochemical agent likely responsible for your description of the "minute major capillary".Action: VEGF is an extremely potent inducer of angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels) and edemagenesis (the leaking of fluid that creates cysts).Tumor Effect: High levels of VEGF create the conspicuous, large-diameter capillaries often seen in polyp-like brain tumors like SEGAs.3. Shh (Sonic Hedgehog) and Wnt SignalingThese pathways are the biochemical drivers for structures that look like "hair" or "lung/throat" tissue inside the brain.Cilia Formation: These signals are transduced through primary cilia (tiny hairs on cells). If these pathways are active in the wrong place, they can lead to the growth of ciliated cysts (which look like the throat lining) or dermoid cysts (which contain actual hair follicles)."Silica Hair": In Dermoid Cysts, the biochemical environment allows for the production of keratin and sebum, which can crystallise and give hair a stiff, silica-like appearance.4. Aquaporin-4 (AQP4)This is a water-channel protein found in the "scars" and surrounding brain tissue.Action: It regulates the flow of fluid in and out of the brain's internal spaces.Cyst Formation: When AQP4 is dysregulated (often in the "scar" tissue or glia), it contributes to the buildup of fluid that forms internal brain cysts.Feature MentionedPrimary Biochemical AgentRelated ConditionInternal Scars / TubersmTOR Pathway (TSC1/TSC2)Tuberous SclerosisMinute Major CapillaryVEGF (Vascular Growth Factor)SEGA / GliomasLung/Throat/CiliaShh & Wnt SignalingCiliated / Colloid CystsSilica Hair / KeratinKeratinocyte Growth FactorsDermoid CystsWould you like to focus on the biochemical markers used to detect these agents in a lab setting, such as S6 kinase or GFAP?13 sitesThe neuronal cilium – a highly diverse and dynamic organelle ...15 May 2024 — Primary cilia serve as signaling hubs during neuronal development by transducing various signaling pathways, including Hedgehog, N...ScienceDirect.comPrimary Cilia in Brain Development and Diseases - ScienceDirect15 Jan 2018 — In the brain, primary cilia play critical roles at various stages of neurogenesis, from early patterning, through the proliferatio...ScienceDirect.comPrimary cilia in neural development and disease - ScienceDirectDuring neural tube development, Shh signaling is mediated by a cilium-localized Ptch1–Smo receptor complex, which regulates the ph...ScienceDirect.comShow all
Telehealths the best
"I’ve been married to my husband for 60 years this year. We are going on a cruise up to Airlie Beach to celebrate. We have been on a few cruises, including in Alaska and a river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. We have 3 children and 7 grandchildren as well as 2 great granddaughters. I had rheumatic fever as a child, and later in life it seems to be catching up with me. I came here from Maryborough through the Flying Doctor Service who were excellent, very compassionate although I miss my cavoodle, Willow, at home very much."
💭 Monday Mantra, Carolyn, TPCH Cardiac Ward
Hope your feeling better soon
You are in a safe place I hope you get better soon 🙏🏽
You are at a wonderful hospital receiving excellent care.All the best with your recovery
Best place to be!
I had not heard of Rheumatic fever. Sorry to hear you are in hospital but glad you are getting good care.
❤️
Not very good rheumatic fever my mum apparently had it in her younger life and passed at 44yrs in 1992 at Prince Charles Hospital she had a valve replacement but her heart muscles were to weak to start her heart during the operation being so young it was hard losing her I feel there should be more awareness of Rheumatic Fever
Thinking of you ❤️
Michelle Elmer Michelle Crowe Elmer
minimalist here
Hay, hi fro me....
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