Archive: The Common Good
Can stem cell therapy reduce lung rejection?
Dr Chambers is leading a nationwide study using stem cell therapy to treat lung transplant rejection and improve acceptance rates and transplant lung function in patients – vastly improving their…
Understanding lung rejection in transplant patients
Currently lung rejection is experienced by 50% of these patients within five years of their life-saving transplant. The Lung Transplant Research team want to improve the odds for these recipients.
Catching sepsis before it takes hold
Dr Hahn Pham hopes the use of a non-invasive skin probe will help identify patients at risk of organ dysfunction and deterioration more easily.
Why does cirrhosis affect the brain so dramatically?
Dr Tony Rahman is studying hepatic encephalopathy, a syndrome in patients with cirrhosis, in a bid to better understand its underlying causes and development.
Dr Eamonn Eeles and his team are replicating and developing a new isotope to use in the radiography of the brain that will allow areas of the brain, that haven't…
Can coeliac disease be treated with a parasite?
Dr John Croese is leading an innovative and exclusive study into the hookworm and its ability to positively affect the immune system and reduce symptoms of coeliac disease to the…
Dr Eamonn Eeles is working with the CSIRO and Queensland Brain Institute to test a new brain imaging technique that he hopes will help doctors make a quick and definitive…
Improving physical activity in elderly patients before surgery
A group of elderly cardiac surgical patients are taking part in a study that aims to improve their physical health before surgery and reduce post-operative outcomes, reduce intensive aftercare and…
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How a piece of plastic has improved ICU care
Anna-Liisa Sutt's research shows that a speaking valve improves the mental health and lung function of ICU tracheostomy patients.
The missing link in the cause of arthritis: cholesterol
In a world-first study, a research team at The Prince Charles Hospital have discovered a link between high cholesterol levels and joint damage.
Understanding cobalt reactions in joint replacements
Understanding what causes an adverse reaction to cobalt-alloy metal prostheses in hip replacement patients.