Category: Researcher Profiles
What are your research interests? Stroke recovery: Understanding of molecular and cellular mechanisms in brain repair and secondary neurodegeneration following stroke. Identifying new treatment targets and therapies for stroke. ...
Category: Research
It has recently been recognised that many stroke patients can experience what is known as ‘chronic phase ... appear to be driven, at least in part, by a process referred to a secondary neurodegeneration and is worsened by high levels of ... can limit the negative effects that high levels of stress have on secondary neurodegeneration, and to what extent does this improve late ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
... and gaining fitness is what I love most, and my current work is with stroke survivors. Knowing that low levels of fitness and physical activity are associated with an increased risk of secondary stroke, I am passionate about finding practical ways that ... managing a follow up trial of a diet and exercise intervention for secondary prevention of stroke. Future Focus My research focus in the ...
Category: News & Articles
... a one-off vaccine can reduce the risk of both heart attack and stroke. If you’re aged 55-60 and have two of three risk factors – ... a one-off vaccine can reduce the risk of both heart attack and stroke. The Australian Study for the Prevention through Immunisation of ... and John Hunter Hospital, says the study is examining a potential secondary role for the existing pneumonia vaccine. “Laboratory ...
Category: General
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Category: Researcher Profiles
... intervention research, and developing and evaluating primary and secondary chronic disease prevention programs. She leads an innovative ... change including an online health behaviour change program for stroke survivors. In 2016 she was awarded the NHMRC international Global ... Smoking cessation Multiple health behavior change Primary and secondary prevention of disease Vulnerable groups Implementation science ...
Category: News & Articles
... for improved fitness are widely implemented in both primary and secondary school settings. Of note, Professor Lubans has been a Chief ... Allan & Lynn Davies are supporting a five-year Fellowship for a stroke project led by Professor Neil Spratt , tackling a rise in ... the Greater Charitable Foundation, have maintained support for the Stroke Research Group. Haggarty Foundation Tony and Karen Haggarty ...
Category: News & Articles
... program , Alexandra is exploring ‘The unmet needs of carers of stroke survivors’. Around 50% of people who have a stroke require support from a carer. Their needs are complex and often ... Training for Teens physical activity program throughout NSW secondary schools. Schools are an ideal setting to promote physical ...
Category: News & Articles
... this research program is to help prevent development of heart disease secondary to the commonest cancer treatments. “Our vision is to ... project “Keep the pressure down: preserving brain blood flow during stroke by preventing intracranial pressure elevation.” This builds on ... Spratt’s extensive body of research aimed at improving outcomes for stroke patients. HMRI Institute Director Professor Tom Walley says that ...
Category: News & Articles
... is the best way to avoid hospital admissions and the development of secondary health problems that are linked to diabetes including heart attacks, stroke, blindness, amputations, kidney failure and premature death.” ...
