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Multi-disciplinary Renal Genetics Clinic improves patient diagnosis
The multidisciplinary Renal Genetics Clinic (RGC) based at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is leading the way in improving the diagnosis and care of patients with inherited kidney disease.
Medical team bringing hearts back to life in ground-breaking research
A ground-breaking medical research project based at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH ) hopes to increase the number of hearts available for transplant by up to 40 per cent by bringing them back to life.
60 Seconds with Professor Scott Bell
Professor Scott Bell has recently taken up his new role of Executive Director Research for Metro North. Scott is also Director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre at The Prince Charles Hospital and has strong links with QIMR Berghofer Medical research Institute and the University of Queensland.
Legionella bacteria found at Redcliffe Hospital
Regular water quality testing at Redcliffe Hospital has confirmed a positive test for Legionella pneumophila bacteria in some areas of the hospital water supply.
Leap year baby, one in 1400
Neonatal nurse Colette and new born baby Markus share something in common, they’re both born on February 29.
Prince Charles patient receives new heart
It's not every day you get a second chance at life, but for our patient Bec, her dreams of a new heart recently came true.
Healthy Weight Week
As our dedicated team of dieticians at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital wrapped up a busy healthy weight week, they took some time out to talk to Channel 7 News about why a healthy weight and waist can keep you happy and living longer.
Miracle twins amaze doctors
There isn't much that our great doctors at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital haven't seen, but one particular Mum amazed them.
Research Support Network formed
A Research Support Network has been established to support emergency medicine clinicians and staff in Metro North, Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Hospital and Health Services.
Women reminded to take time for their health
Women are being encouraged to take time to look after their health by being breast aware and having a regular breastscreen.
Outstanding contributions recognised at Metro North Australia Day Awards
Exceptional people and teams working to deliver excellence in health care were recognised at the Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) Australia Day Awards for 2016 on 27 January.
Nursing Graduates welcomed
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital has welcomed its first graduate nursing and midwifery intake for 2016.
Metro North welcomes new interns
The New Year has seen 164 new junior doctors commence careers as interns at hospitals across Metro North.
RBWH Milkbank celebrates third anniversary
In December, Sunrise joined us to celebrate the third anniversary of the RBWH milk bank that has helped 1,000 babies around the country.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help
For most people, the Christmas –New Year period is a time for get-togethers with family and friends, celebrations and good times. But for others, the festive season isn’t all it is cracked up to be.
Researcher selected to mentor young doctors
RBWH Research Director Cancer Care, Professor Geoff Hill has been selected as one of four highly experienced Senior Clinical Research Fellows in Queensland Health to mentor young doctors.
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Vital heart research receives funding boost
The Prince Charles Hospital’s (TPCH) Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) and Heart Lung Institute (HLI) will forge ahead with vital cardiac research following the receipt of two prestigious national grants awarded by the National Heart Foundation late last month.
Metro North researchers drive innovation
Two Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) next generation researchers will investigate screening processes and improved treatments for kidney disease with grants awarded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Don’t meet us by accident this Christmas
Brisbane’s busiest Emergency Department is urging all Queenslanders to take care this Christmas as hospital staff prepare for an influx of patients during the summer break.
SMS reminder service makes an impact
For the first time, the monthly fail to attend rates for new gastroenterology outpatient appointments at Caboolture Hospital was zero in November 2015, thanks to a new SMS and an automated telephone confirmation service.
Scanning centre to transform disease research and treatment
The diagnosis and treatment of cancers, mental health disorders and conditions such as dementia is set to reach new heights in Brisbane with the launch of a $24 million facility that combines state-of-the-art equipment with world-class research and clinical expertise.
Advancing pharmacy practice
The increasing importance of the pharmacists’ role in patient care has been recognised with three Metro North Hospital and Health Service pharmacists among the first in Australia to be receive Advanced Practice Pharmacists credentialing.
$1m grant to establish centre at TPCH for lung cancer early detection
The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and The University of Queensland (UQ) will lead a new centre dedicated to the early detection of lung cancer following a grant of $1 million from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF).
$4m Qld Government investment in Queenland’s only epilepsy clinic at RBWH
Channel 9 reports life-changing surgery being offered at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital is helping thousands of patients living with epilepsy. Now a new $4m Queensland Government investment will significantly boost treatment.
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