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Case study: the small South Australian fish that packs a dangerous toxin
Fugu chefs in Japan undergo three years of intensive training to prepare poisonous puffer fish so they can be safely eaten. But toxic puffer fish aren’t restricted to Japanese waters. There’s a species of puffer fish that is very common in South Australia. Known as the smooth toad fish, it’s...
CALHN invested in a bespoke program to support patients after surgery. Now the world is taking notice
A Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) initiative known as Advanced Recovery Room Care (ARRC) is going from strength to strength, highlighting the vital role of early investment in targeted, evidence-based optimal clinical care. The ARCC team recently celebrated the programs’ third birthday, having...
The vital role former refugees play in shaping clinical care and research at Central Adelaide
Clinical Professor Phan Nguyen arrived as a refugee in Australia in 1981. Now he’s the head of unit in the Department of Thoracic Medicine at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). “My work is constant and quite high pressure,” Professor Phan says....
Women’s knowledge about breast density is still patchy: new research
A study from The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) shows that while some women have knowledge of breast density, older women and those who don’t speak English at home are less likely to be aware of it. Furthermore, misconceptions are common. For example, while many women believe breast density...
The importance of patient case studies in delivery of evidence-based care
Ongoing education is a core aspect of healthcare delivery at Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). But with busy schedules and only so many hours in the day, it can be challenging for clinicians to keep up-to-date with all the specialist areas of health. That’s why published patient...
Preventing the revolving door of hospital readmissions with Dr Clementine Labrosciano
Video series: Translating Research In this episode, we hear from Dr Clementine Labrosciano about her research focussing on patients admitted to hospital after a heart attack.We learn that Dr Labrosciano is working to build a reliable way for doctors to support patients at highest risk of...
Focus on innovation, community and partnerships: CALHN’s 2024 World-Class Care Showcase
We are delighted to announce the winners from CALHN’s World-Class Care Quality and Improvement Showcase 2024. Together, the high calibre of the winning (and short-listed) projects clearly demonstrates continual healthcare innovation at CALHN. In the Innovation in Healthcare – Future Focussed...
Unique clinic has positive impact for irritable bowel syndrome
New data reveals the positive impact of a unique service designed for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Delivered at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the referral-only FGiD (functional gastrointestinal disorders) clinic has improved patient experience and access to effective...
How research supports doctor-patient communication with Dr Matheesa Herath
Video series: Translating Research In this episode, we hear about research supporting effective communication between patients and doctors. We learn that Dr Herath and his colleagues are running a trial in hospital outpatient departments looking at a simple prompt sheet as a guide for patients...
Meet the ‘STARnurses’ coordinating a trial to reduce hospital readmission
The first days after going home from hospital can feel scary. Proactive healthcare to support people after they are released from hospital is the focus of a new nurse-led program being trialled at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH). Known as TToMMI (Telehealth Transition of people with...
Reducing radiation risk for patients with head trauma
Research Pulse podcast Season 2 Episode 8 Computed tomography scans, or CT scans, can save lives by enabling early detection of disease and faster diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. But they also expose you to far more radiation than a traditional X-ray. In this episode, we...
Real-time, video-based telehealth delivers multiple benefits: new research
"I caught the plane three times. I caught the ambulance two, three times up here too." That's one experience of a patient living in remote South Australia and having to travel to Adelaide for specialist healthcare. Telehealth can help, says new research. One-on-one interviews conducted as part...
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