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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,...
“They walk out with a smile on their face”: RAH’s volunteer wig service
A cancer diagnosis is often the start of a confronting and turbulent time. For many people facing cancer, loss of hair due to chemotherapy adds another layer of emotion. A Royal Adelaide Hospital volunteer service provides an affordable option for women who want to...
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...
Using ultrasound to monitor inflammatory bowel disease
You might associate ultrasound being used for seeing babies during pregnancy, but it’s now also being used to monitor inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Intestinal ultrasound (IUS) is a growing alternative to colonoscopy. It’s non-invasive, inexpensive, and a more...
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...
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...
New coach program offers support for those facing cancer
To complement its cancer service, Central Adelaide is recruiting 90 people undergoing cancer treatment to trial a support and wellbeing program as part of a pilot developed by Osara Health. Through the Cancer Coach Program, patients diagnosed with cancer will have...
Could hypnosis be the answer? New treatment tested for inflammatory bowel disease
Hypnosis, delivered by telehealth, could become a useful treatment option for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) researchers at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) and Deakin University have discovered. Participants were overwhelmingly satisfied with the...
Boosting immune cells to target cancerous tumours with Dr Tessa Gargett
Video series: Translating ResearchIn this episode, we hear how Dr Tessa Gargett and her colleagues are boosting the immune system to help the body fight cancerous tumours.We learn about:how white blood cells are boosted in the lab and reinfused as anti-cancer...
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