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Building excellence at CALHN through fresh eyes and new research
A set of outside eyes can bring a fresh perspective. That’s a core part of the value of the Nimmo Visiting Professorship, an annual highlight of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) educational program. In 2023, CALHN’s visiting Professor is Warren Sandberg, chair of the Department...
Supporting research that builds better healthcare: CALHN’s 2023 Research Grants
Seven research teams from the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) have been awarded $950,000 in grants to continue their hospital-based projects aimed at improving healthcare services. The 2023 Research Grants were announced in October during CALHN Research Week, which includes...
What is inflammatory bowel disease and what role does diet play?
In this Q&A we ask Central Adelaide gastroenterologist, Professor Jane Andrews, some common questions about inflammatory bowel disease. What causes inflammatory bowel disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of conditions where there is visible inflammation in the bowel and that...
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 in your digestive system –...
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 science showcase event highlighting...
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 can very between patients how...
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 accessible way to monitor how...
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 of IBD worldwidehow faecal...
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 who is at risk how it's treated...
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 the 'silent killer' why...
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 therapy and the study paves 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 treatmentwhy this treatment is...
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