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When pain is contagious: doctors alerted to internet-linked syndrome
Doctors are seeing something new in pain clinics – a syndrome called Munchausen’s by internet. Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) psychiatry registrar Dr Trushna Murgahayah presented a medical talk on the syndrome recently at the Australian and New...
“Like being a MacGyver”: CALHN’s Wheelchair and Seating Service
Wheelchairs are transformative in helping people stay mobile – but sometimes a little personalisation is required to make sure they’re just right. Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) operates South Australia’s only specialist government seating service...
Smoothing the transition to adult healthcare at the RAH
The transition from childhood to adulthood brings many challenges. There's an extra layer for people with multiple medical needs, as they must also navigate a move from child to adult healthcare services. Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)...
Diet research aiming to reduce pain in the gut
Research Pulse podcast: Episode 15 Most people know that a nutrient-dense diet of whole foods can improve your health in countless ways. But if you live with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which can cause painful inflammation...
New cancer treatments and clinical AI recognised in awards shortlist
Researchers at Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) have been recognised for their cutting-edge clinical research, named as finalists in two categories of the 2023 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards. The awards are regarded as the premier...
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 Research In 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...
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 Research In 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...
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