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Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases supported by Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation grant

December 9, 2022

HMRI researchers have received a $98,700 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation for the development of new treatment for two inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD): Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

New $12m program rolling out regional diabetes care

September 19, 2022

The Hunter Medical Research Institute and partners are improving access to diabetes care in rural and regional areas. The five-year program, worth $12.4m, will see the creation of a ‘medibus’, equipped to be a clinic on wheels, to bring diabetes care to vulnerable communities across the health district. This builds on the existing work of the Diabetes Alliance Program (DAP).

HMRI researcher leading Neurofibromatosis (NF1) research into symptoms and treatments

September 16, 2022

Associate Professor Tracy Dudding-Byth, who is leading research into NF (Neurofibromatosis) at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, speaks with ABC Newcastle about how NF can affect people's lives and what research is being done to better understand why some people develop the condition more severely.

Monkeypox: HMRI Researcher Josh Davis gives the facts

September 12, 2022

Some 124 cases of monkeypox have been identified in Australia since May 2022. HMRI researcher and infectious disease expert Professor Josh Davis believes monkeypox is not in the same ballpark as COVID-19 but it’s good to be cautious.

New ischaemic stroke rehab could speed up recovery

September 9, 2022

Dr. Kirsten Coupland specialises in understanding what happens after ischaemic strokes and the role of cerebrospinal fluid in the after-effects of stroke.

R U OK? Day: How to support the mental health of yourself and those around you

September 8, 2022

On R U OK? Day, Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin speaks with ABC Newcastle about how we can have powerful, meaningful conversations with those around us who may be struggling with life.

Can’t get your teen off the couch? High-intensity interval training might help

September 6, 2022

Many studies have shown physical activity levels decline during the teenage years. In Australia, less than 10% of older adolescents are getting enough physical activity. Introducing your teen to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one way to get them moving and feeling better.

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Researchers discover potential new melanoma treatment giving hope to patients

September 5, 2022

HMRI and University of Newcastle researchers have discovered that treating patients who have late-stage treatment resistant melanoma with a combination of two existing drugs significantly increases their survival times.

Can supplements or diet reduce symptoms of arthritis? Here’s what the evidence says

September 2, 2022

Arthritis is a disease that affects more than 350 million people affected around the globe, including about four million Australians. But can supplements or diet reduce the symptoms of arthritis?

World-first stroke recovery program launches in Newcastle

September 1, 2022

Professor Coralie English and stroke survivor partner Ms Meredith Burke have launched i-REBOUND, a program developed to provide people who have had a stroke access to expert, purpose-designed resources - helping them to eat well and move more.

Key to growing natural tissue for female reproductive system reconstruction unlocked

August 31, 2022

With up to 80,000 female reproductive repair surgeries performed every year in the United States alone, Professor Pradeep Tanwar and his team from HMRI and the University of Newcastle, committed to unravelling the mysteries of human reproductive tract development.