A world-first collaborative trial will see cutting-edge technology used by NSW Ambulance as part of the rapid assessment and triage of stroke patients as they are transported to hospital.
Category: Research
Taylor Swift concert FoMO: How to deal with the Fear of Missing Out.
This weekend marks the culmination of months of planning and waiting for many contemporary music fans: the highly anticipated Taylor Swift concerts. Many people in our community will attend the concerts with their children, grandchildren, and friends, however, many have missed out. This feeling of missing out on something exciting could ignite a case of FoMO […]
Research reveals gut’s crucial role in lung disease
Research led by the Centenary Institute, the University of Technology Sydney and the Hunter Medical Research Institute suggests that the gut microbiome plays a pivotal role in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), paving the way for new therapeutic treatments.
New study aims to unlock the secrets of effective stress management
Researchers at the Hunter Medical Research Institute and the University of Newcastle are hoping to better understand which stress management techniques and tools actually work, and who they’re working for.
Changing the game for cancer patients
Australia’s first dedicated Cardio-Oncology team, headed up by Professor Aaron Sverdlov and Professor Doan Ngo, has been named the ultimate dream team at the 2023 HMRI Awards.
How does physical activity affect brain health?
Dr Sarah Valkenborghs is on a mission to find out how physical activity during pregnancy impacts the development of babies’ brains.
Technology meets psychology
HMRI Early-Career Researcher of the Year for 2023, Dr Rachel Sutherland from HMRI’s Population Health program, is using a combination of behavioural science and technology to tackle Australia’s biggest health problems.
How to cure a hangover
For many of us, the holiday season can include enjoying a few festive drinks with friends and family. However, the morning after a night of celebration can often be accompanied by the dreaded hangover. Dr Georgina Williams, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, and researcher in HMRI’s Immune Health research program shares some of the science behind […]
‘Tis the season for indulgence. Managing overeating this Christmas
Dr Georgina Williams, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and researcher in HMRI’s Immune Health research program provides some great advice to help you manage your indulgence this festive season.
Researchers discover neuronal biomarkers of schizophrenia in the blood
HMRI and University of Newcastle researcher, Professor Murray Cairns, along with his Precision Medicine team have discovered a unique biomarker in the blood of people with schizophrenia. The findings, published in Science Advances this week, offer a rare insight into the molecular characteristics of the brain by using neuronally derived material present in circulating blood.
