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Understanding the hospital landscape for patients with diabetes
Research Pulse podcast Season 2 Episode 3 Regardless of their reason for admission, many patients admitted to hospital also have diabetes -- which adds an extra layer of complexity for both themselves and their treating clinicians. In this episode, we speak...
Adelaide-based AI tool set to change hospital bed management
Researchers based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital have developed an innovative AI algorithm that accurately predicts when general surgery patients are ready to be discharged from hospital. The "Adelaide Score" could help hospitals worldwide free up limited bed...
Trial clinic helps patients avoid emergency department
A new clinic being trialled at the Royal Adelaide Hospital is helping dozens of patients avoid the Emergency Department, freeing up space for those who need it most. The Respiratory Rapid Access Service (RRAS) allows existing respiratory patients who are at home...
Using Vitamin C to treat sepsis with A/Prof Mark Plummer
Video series: Translating Research How could vitamin C save the lives of people in the intensive care unit? In this episode, we discuss exciting new research using megadoses of a derivative of vitamin C, called sodium ascorbate, that could change the way sepsis is...
Celebrating National Patient Experience Week
As part of National Patient Experience Week we want to recognise and celebrate the many ways that healthcare staff and consumers can make a positive impact to the patient experience every day. At CALHN we have 117 dedicated lived experience consumer representatives...
Using judo to reduce falls and frailty risk in older people with Dr Agathe Daria Jadczak
Video series: Translating Research We speak to Dr Agathe Daria Jadczak about her research to reduce the risk of frailty and falls using Judo. We learn about: what frailty is how Judo can improve physical performance and balance in older adults Watch and subscribe...
If you’re worried, we’re listening
At Central Adelaide Local Health Network, our staff provide world-class care for patients. But patients also know their bodies, and can – along with their carers – improve understanding of their health. CALHN’s Escalation of Care service is in place as a safeguard...
Rural and regional patients are satisfied with telehealth research shows
People living in regional and rural areas are satisfied with using telehealth to access specialist healthcare rather than traveling long-distances to a metropolitan centre, according to research by Central Adelaide and the University of South Australia (UniSA). A...
Faecal transplants could provide breakthrough for pancreatic cancer treatment
Central Adelaide researchers are at the forefront of using poo transplants, known as faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), to improve the gut health of patients with pancreatic cancer. Professor Guy Maddern has won a $1.5 million Medical Research Future Fund...
How to avoid becoming frail with Professor Renuka Visvanathan
Video series: Ask the Expert Frailty is a combination of physical and cognitive decline that increases a person's vulnerability. But frailty can be avoided, so in this episode we ask geriatrician, Professor Renuka Visvanathan, common questions about how to prevent...
Using megadose vitamin C to tackle septic shock
Research Pulse podcast Season 2 Episode 2 Could vitamin C save the lives of people in the intensive care unit? In this episode, we discuss exciting new research using megadoses of a derivative of vitamin C, called sodium ascorbate, that could change the way...
New study proves exercise reduces atrial fibrillation
Freedom from atrial fibrillation (AF) may be closer than first thought for many patients thanks to a new study showing the benefits of exercise. The combined exercise and physical activity intervention run by the Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders, a collaboration...
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