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Five ways to cope after traumatic events

April 17, 2024

It’s normal to experience traumatic stress following a disturbing event, whether it’s a traffic accident, plane crash, or a violent crime like we saw at Bondi Westfield over the weekend. These are abnormal events, but it's no abnormal to feel.
HMRI Director and mental health researcher Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin provides some...

New ways to fight stroke

August 7, 2023

In Australia, someone has a stroke every 19 minutes.
Treatment of stroke has changed enormously over the last 25 years. Rapid identification, transport, imaging and treatment have led to more effective therapies thanks, in no small part, to HMRI research.

Humans of HMRI: Saadallah Ramadan

July 31, 2023

Get to know HMRI Imaging Centre director Saadallah Ramadan!

The cost of living is biting. Here’s how to spend less on meat and dairy

July 26, 2023

The cost of groceries has risen substantially over the last year So how can you save money on meat and dairy products without skimping on nutrients?

How burgers and chips for lunch can worsen your asthma that afternoon

July 26, 2023

It’s still OK to eat a sneaky burger or some hot chips occasionally if you have asthma. But knowing that eating too many of these foods can affect your asthma can help you make choices that might improve your quality of life.

Throwback Thursday: Time Capsules - Knowing and Healing

July 26, 2023

In many ways, Knowing and Healing lie at the heart of HMRI. More than a decade ago, these concepts were physically embedded in HMRI’s history in the form of time capsules

Grant success for researchers tackling chronic back pain

July 24, 2023

Researchers from HMRI, The University of Newcastle, The University of Sydney and Hunter New England Local Health District have been awarded one of six HCF Research Foundation Translational Research Grants (TRGs) to improve healthcare services quality and access for older Australians.

Humans of HMRI:Professor Rhonda Wilson

July 17, 2023

Get to know Professor Rhonda Wilson, mental health nurse and researcher.

Improving access to supervised exercise for people with Type 2 diabetes

July 6, 2023

Diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges impacting Australia’s health system today.
Around 1.3million Australians are living with type 2 diabetes, representing 85-90% of all diabetes cases, with this number increasing every year. Almost 60% of type 2 diabetes cases can be delayed or prevented with appropriate lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise.

$218k raised for medical research at the 2023 HMRI Ball

July 6, 2023

Disco fever was in the air, and ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a night at ‘Studio 25’ for the glamorous and glittering affair that was the 2023 HMRI Ball.

Yarning after stroke

July 5, 2023

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Tamworth and Quirindi regions are working with HMRI researchers to develop a culturally appropriate yarning tool for after stroke.

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