A research trial set to revolutionise clinical decisions by surgical teams and potentially contribute to significant cost savings and environmental benefits to the health system has now been awarded a major funding boost.
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Evidence for community-based breastfeeding support
HMRI and University of Newcastle Mothers and Babies researchers have just completed a breastfeeding study to determine the impact of lactation support.
A glow of hope for kidney transplant recipients
Each year, around 800 Australians undergo a kidney transplant operation and while a kidney transplant is a new lease on life for those who receive one, the risk of infection remains a major problem for patients due to the side effects of lifelong immunosuppressants needed to prevent organ rejection.
A tireless advocate for organ donation
Jenny Groth has dealt with a lot of pain, having survived a near-fatal hit-and-run in 2005. Nonetheless, she says that kidney dialysis was the thing that nearly broke her.
City of Newcastle honours research legacy of Distinguished Laureate Professor Roger Smith
An internationally recognised researcher who has advanced our understanding of human birth has been named the 19th Freeman of the City of Newcastle.
HMRI Joins the NSW Government Initiative to Reduce Animal Testing
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), Australia’s largest regional medical research facility, is proud to take part in the NSW government’s newly established Non-Animal Technologies Network (NAT-Net), in efforts to reduce and eliminate animal testing.
What actually causes pain?
Pain is something everyone experiences at some point, from the sharp pain of a kicked toe to the dull ache of a sore muscle. But did you know that there are four discrete causes of pain?
Exploring Exercise Solutions for Type 2 Diabetics Living with Long COVID
As the world continues to contend with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of individuals are facing prolonged health challenges well after their initial recovery from the virus – a condition known as long COVID.
The Head of Primary Care Reform Visits Newcastle
Dr Masha Somi, Assistant Secretary of the Primary Care Reform Branch at the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care, attended the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) today to hear from local experts leading four different integrated health care programs – programs that combine primary care, community, medical research and hospital services to provide better […]
Cutting-edge advancements in complicated beating heart surgery
Ever imagine doing surgery on a beating heart? HMRI and University of Newcastle (UoN) researcher, Dr Lingbo Cheng has been developing a sophisticated way to conduct beating heart surgery with telerobotic control systems.