South Australia’s first islet cell transplant recipient has marked an incredible milestone – 10 years since the surgery which effectively “cured” her diabetes. Margaret Harrigan marked the occasion sharing her favourite dessert – something she couldn’t do previously –...
The Royal Adelaide Hospital is the only site in SA and the NT that performs endovascular clot retrievals; the procedure to remove a blood clot that is blocking the blood flow to the brain. Over the past few years, the number of clot retrievals has risen dramatically...
In an Australian first, young South Australian cancer patients will soon have access to a renowned international registry, which will help better inform radiation treatment and long-term side effects.The collaboration between the Radiation Oncology Department at the...
During the pandemic, our surgeons have connected with colleagues interstate and around the world to share information, experiences and learnings. This week Medical Lead for Surgery, Dr Peter Subramaniam, hosted the fourth CALHN Global Webinar: “Responding to the...
