A new clot-busting drug therapy has achieved significant treatment benefits for acute stroke victims in a groundbreaking three-year study by the HMRI Stroke Research Group.
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Newcastle scientists step closer to Alzheimer’s blood test
An interdisciplinary team of scientists at the University of Newcastle has shown the potential of a simple blood-based test to identify people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, before any symptoms appear.
Local dad encourages others to get involved in Singleton health program
The Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids campaign is once again kicking off in Singleton to give local dads the opportunity to learn about the latest information on nutrition and exercise, while pending quality time with their kids.
Gastronomic Lunch raises record amount for diabetes research
The 2012 Gastronomic Lunch of the Year held in Newcastle on Sunday raised more than $134,000 for medical research, making it the most successful year on record.
Review reinforces HMRI’s patient-focused research
The State Government’s response to the release of the NSW Health and Medical Research Strategic Review 2012 has reinforced the Hunter Medical Research Institute’s commitment to delivering patient-centred research outcomes and collaborations.
Teachers encourage dads to join health program
Local teachers from Cessnock are encouraging dads to get involved in the Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids program which gives local fathers the opportunity to learn about the latest information on nutrition and exercise for their family, while spending quality time with their kids.
NAIDOC WEEK – Art and medicine combine for improved health outcomes
Her Excellency, The Governor of NSW, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO will open a new Arts for Health exhibition at John Hunter Hospital on Friday night, which celebrates Gomeroi gaaynggal, a program designed to improve the health outcomes of expectant Aboriginal mums.
The Secret’s Out – $147,000 raised at the 2012 HMRI Ball
Local health and medical researchers received a major boost last Saturday night, with the 2012 HMRI Ball raising over $147,000.
National Diabetes Week – Young people with diabetes worse off in rural areas
In National Diabetes Week, Newcastle researchers are leading the charge to improve services for young people living with diabetes in rural areas to bring them up to par with their city cousins.
Asthma research discovers key to treatment resistance
More than 670,000 asthmatics in Australia could breathe easier in future with University of Newcastle research investigating why they are resistant to conventional steroid treatment.
