Cardiology researchers at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) have identified a link between a common heart rhythm disorder and risk of falls and syncope: a temporary loss of consciousness usually related to insufficient blood flow to the brain. Atrial Fibrillation...
A new blood test has been shown to decrease ED length of stay and discharge more patients safely from ED. That’s the findings of research highlighted during day one of RAHsearch. Emergency Consultant at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Dr Cynthia Papendick, presented the...
A focus on improving communications to optimise patient safety was the genesis for a Quality Briefing initiative which has embedded a culture of ‘safety-first’. A weekly Quality Briefing initiative, implemented by Dr Chris Zeitz and the Cardiology Team at The Queen...
Life-changing research at the Royal Adelaide Hospital is helping people with Parkinson’s disease live more comfortable, satisfying and active lives. Associate Professor Thomas Kimber is the Clinical Lead of the Movement Disorders Service (Central Adelaide Local Health...
When it comes to spinal cord injury – time is critical. That’s the overwhelming message of spinal surgeon Professor Brian Freeman’s research. Among all of the studies he is involved with, reducing the time from the accident scene to the operating theatre to within 8...
