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.
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Why do some people feel the cold more than others?
Is there ever going to be a peaceful solution to the office air-conditioning wars? Neurologist and stroke researcher Professor Neil Spratt recently spoke to ABC Newcastle about why some people feel colder than others.
Investigating the caffeine paradox: does caffeine cause or treat migraines?
Caffeine causes migraines, right? Well, yes, but it can also help treat them. This is what is called the Caffeine Paradox.
2024 HMRI Gala Ball raises $205,000 for medical research
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) hosted its spectacular annual Gala Ball at Newcastle City Hall, on Saturday evening celebrating the glamour and charm of Italy.
Everything you need to know about mycoplasma
Professor Josh Davis, Director of the Infection Research Group, says that there has been a surge in mycoplasma cases in the past few weeks. So what is mycoplasma?
Bladder Cancer MRI trial taking place in the Hunter
Clinical researchers from John Hunter Hospital, Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and the University of Newcastle are investigating a way to use Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of bladder cancer.
Do wireless devices affect male fertility?
Have you ever wondered if WiFi or mobile phones are having an impact on your health? Associate Professor Geoff De Iuliis has been researching this for nearly 20 years.
Gut health researcher named number one in Australia
Distinguished Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley has been ranked as Australia’s #1 scientist according to Research.com’s annual list of the world’s leading scientists.
Stroke advocate Brenda Booth OAM wins Stroke Foundation’s highest honour
Brenda Booth OAM, who has been an integral consumer voice in HMRI’s world-leading stroke research, has just been awarded the Stroke Foundation’s President’s Achievement Award.
Why sperm health the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for men’s overall health
Sperm health – and male fertility – is in decline globally. So what is causing this? And what can we do about it?
