Articles
RAH’s world first trial of new drug for bone marrow cancer
A patient at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is the first person in the world to be infused with a new drug to treat myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. “It was now or never, and if it can make a difference then I’m happy to be part of it.” patient Greg...
Delivering world-class specialist care at the Royal Adelaide Hospital
The Royal Adelaide Hospital is twice recognised among the World’s Best Specialised Hospitals for 2024. RAH Orthopaedics rated at 36th in the world in 2024, up from 38 in 2023. Learn more about how RAH Orthopaedics is working to improving hip replacements in this...
2023 SA Health Awards – Central Adelaide finalists
Congratulations to some of Central Adelaide Local Health Network's extraordinary researchers and medical, nursing and allied health individuals and teams who have been announced as finalists in the 2023 SA Health Awards. The Awards recognise the skills, commitment,...
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Videos
Calculating individual patient risk after heart attack with Professor John Beltrame
Video series: Translating ResearchIn this episode, we hear how Professor John Beltrame and his team are calculating individual risks so patients can be more informed and involved in shared decision making about their care.We learn about:why treatment risk can very...
Improving the gut microbiome to heal inflammatory bowel diseases
Video series: Translating ResearchIn this episode, we hear how Associate Professor Robert Bryant is using microbial manipulation to help fight inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).We learn about:how changes in the gut microbiota could be driving increased rates of IBD...
Why is sepsis so serious? Ask the Expert with A/Prof Mark Plummer
Video series: Ask the Expert Sepsis is the body’s severe response to an infection which causes damage to its own organs and tissues. In this episode, we ask expert, Associate Professor Mark Plummer, key questions about sepsis. We learn about: why it is so serious...
Podcasts
Beating the ‘silent killer’
Research Pulse podcast: Episode 14 In this episode, we discuss work towards overcoming resistance to ovarian cancer treatment. Our guest is Dr Melissa Pitman, ovarian cancer researcher at the Centre for Cancer Biology. We learn about: why ovarian cancer is known as...
Moving forward: living with a spinal cord injury
In this episode of the Our People podcast, we speak to Troy Andrews about his role at the SA Spinal Cord Injury Unit, which supports patients as they begin their recovery and learn to maximise their independence and abilities. Troy was living with his family on a...
Using AI to predict inpatient outcomes
Research Pulse podcast: Episode 13In this episode, we discuss research using machine learning to predict patient outcomes within the first 24 hours of arriving at hospital after a stroke.We speak to Dr Stephen Bacchi, neurology registrar and researcher the Royal...
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