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That’s a wrap on CALHN’s inaugural Research Exchange
A buzz of collaboration and connection filled Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) last week, with more than 400 attendees taking part in CALHN’s inaugural Research Exchange. Over October 14-18, an enthusiastic crowd of researchers, clinicians, clinical support staff, university...
How passion and grit shape effective healthcare research
CALHN Our People Season 1 Episode 8 Associate Professor Liz Sutton is not your cookie-cutter health researcher. As Director of Research at Central Adelaide Local Health Network, she applies her diverse background and experience to guide effective healthcare on a strong foundation of...
Conversations “below the belt” could lead to positive change in men’s health
Inviting men to talk with their doctors about issues “below the belt” might just save their lives, according to a new paper from Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Erectile problems and waking up to urinate multiple times in the night are relatively common in men. But rather than...
Bite-sized research at CALHN Research Exchange 2024
We are delighted to announce the presenters for poster pitch sessions at CALHN’s inaugural Research Exchange, taking place from 14 to 18 October 2024. Book your poster session tickets here. CALHN Research Exchange dives into the world-class research taking place within our network. It brings...
Kidney transplant, or not? Research to guide difficult decisions
Kidneys are vital to life. They filter waste and excess water out of the body and help maintain blood pressure. So it's a problem when kidneys aren't able to do their job properly. New research from Dr Georgina Irish focuses on complex decision-making in nephrology, the area of medicine...
It’s all about the details: how well-designed research improves clinical care
Developments in healthcare often take place bit by bit, study by study, as clinician scientists build an evidence base through research. But how can subtle improvements be detected and relied upon? It all boils down to the right study design, careful data collection and appropriate...
New research targets the vicious cycle of infection in chronic lung disease
Antibiotics have transformed healthcare – but they don’t always work for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (known as COPD). As the Florey Research Fellow for Thoracic Medicine at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Dr Eugene Roscioli is developing the next generation of medications to...
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...
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