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How sensitive heart arteries cause chest pain with Associate Professor Rosanna Tavella
Video series: Translating Research In this episode, we hear about research that is helping patients with a type of chest pain known as angina. We learn that while most angina results from physical blockages in small blood vessels supplying the heart, in...
Mural uplifts legacy of palliative care patients
A colourful mural is brightening a family space at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH), providing comfort for palliative care patients and their loved ones at the most challenging of times. The vibrant painting was the brainchild of Central Adelaide Local Health...
Significant milestone for CALHN’s radiation therapy program
Central Adelaide’s SABR (stereotactic ablative radiotherapy) program has celebrated its 10th anniversary of treating SA’s first ever patient. SABR aims to specifically target tumours in the body with high doses of radiation therapy, while limiting the dose to...
Meaningful impact: Great minds benefit from great mentors
For many early career researchers, a supportive mentor can be a key ingredient for future achievements. Alia Cibich is the Clinical Data Manager at the RAH’s Bone Marrow Transplant and an emerging medical science researcher at the Central Adelaide Local Health...
Helping patients thrive, not just survive: personal connection drives excellence in scientific research
In this episode of the Our People podcast, we speak to Alia Cibich, who is the Clinical Data Manager at the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, a statewide service delivered by the Central Adelaide Local Health Network.Each year around 50 South Australians will receive a...
How diet can support patient recovery after ICU with Associate Professor Lee-anne Chapple
Video series: Translating Research In this episode, we hear about research aimed at helping patients recover muscle mass lost during a stay in an intensive care unit (ICU). We learn that while more patients are surviving ICU, slow recovery and delayed...
Premier’s Award selection for excellence in research, innovation and mental healthcare
Commitment to public service is clear at Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Four CALHN entries to the 2023 Premier’s Excellence Awards have been announced as finalists. Dr Griffith Perkins is a finalist in the category Emerging Young Talent –...
RAH’s innovative, nurse-led approach to address major blood loss
Blood loss is a major challenge after traumatic accidents and for some surgery patients. As managers within the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) Anaesthetic Nursing Team, Therese and Daryl have established a team of specifically trained nurses that provides a safe and...
Healing together: SA Pharmacy launches new Reconciliation Action Plan
SA Pharmacy takes another step forward in its commitment to improving Aboriginal health and wellbeing with the launch of its new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The RAP builds upon the existing SA Pharmacy Aboriginal Health Strategic Plan 2023 -2027+, emphasising...
Research to explore why some patients develop new cancers after stem cell transplant
A real-life connection can be a strong motivator driving excellence in scientific research. For Royal Adelaide Hospital's Alia, the experience of cancer is both personal and professional. Alia has been awarded a 2024 Dawes Scholarship from Central Adelaide Local...
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Guiding cancer patients with expertise and compassion
Head and Neck Cancer Care Consultant, Caroline Whiteford, is guiding patients through the intricate pathways of head and neck cancer treatment. “I'm really passionate about this type of cancer,” Caroline said. “It's not a cancer that gets a lot of a spotlight, but...
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