by CALHN | 26 Feb, 2021 | Research
A research program looking into more effective treatment for those who have heart problems linked to type 2 diabetes is looking for participants. The SURPASS-CVOT study is testing the efficacy of an experimental drug, tirzepatide, in preventing cardiovascular events...
by CALHN | 16 Dec, 2020 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Research
SA Pathology is one of five Australian health services to receive special recognition by the International Hospital Federation’s (IHF) Beyond the Call of Duty for COVID-19 response recognition program. Read the story here. *Pictured are SA Pathology’s Microbiology and...
by CALHN | 16 Dec, 2020 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Research
Central Adelaide researchers looking into the science and physiology underlying heart attacks and strokes, and a project aimed at maximising the benefits of kidney transplantation, have received National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding for their...
by CALHN | 10 Dec, 2020 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Community, Research
Without genomic sequencing, COVID-19 cases including the Parafield cluster wouldn’t have been able to be linked. The process is vital in providing supporting epidemiological information to authorities so they can identify the source of the infection, with the hope of...
by CALHN | 1 Dec, 2020 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Research
A project to determine the population prevalence of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) in South Australia to identify unmet needs for prevention of HAE attacks is being led by Allergy and Immunology Head of Unit, Dr William Smith. HAE is a rare genetic condition, in which...
by CALHN | 14 Oct, 2020 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Community, RAH, Research
Implementing world-best practice for spinal cord injury, and a project improving outcomes for Aboriginal patients on dialysis, are among the initiatives to receive CALHN CEO Clinical Rapid Implementation Project Scheme (CRIPS) grants. This year four projects will each...
