by CALHN | 10 Aug, 2021 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Community, RAH, Research, Uncategorized
Saying ‘yes’ to a marriage proposal from her partner was the first thing Molley Jones said as her speech recovered from a life-threatening stroke. Molley’s story Molley, 50, had a severe stroke at her home in Broken Hill in May this year, leaving her unable to speak,...
by CALHN | 12 May, 2021 | Research, TQEH
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) is seeking participants for a study examining new therapies for the treatment and prevention of knee osteoarthritis. The study is seeking 260 knee osteoarthritis patients, aged 40 – 64 years, for a 6-month randomised controlled...
by CALHN | 7 Apr, 2021 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, RAH, Research
Life-changing research at the Royal Adelaide Hospital is helping people with Parkinson’s disease live more comfortable, satisfying and active lives. Associate Professor Thomas Kimber is the Clinical Lead of the Movement Disorders Service (Central Adelaide Local Health...
by CALHN | 6 Apr, 2021 | Central Adelaide LHN Staff, Community, RAH, Research
An ‘SA-first’ initiative led by Steven Hutchinson and Susan O’Neill from CALHN’s SA Prison Health Service (SAPHS) has found an improvement in the mental health and wellbeing of a prison population who were given self-directed workbooks to manage anxiety and...
by CALHN | 24 Mar, 2021 | GP News, Research
The CALHN Clinical Immunology and Allergy Team are looking for people with hereditary angioedema (HAE) to participate in a study to help increase understanding of this rare disease. HAE is a genetic condition caused by deficiency or dysfunction of the C1 inhibitor...
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...
