Dec 18, 2012
Having spent time in seven different hospitals twenty-three times throughout his life, Colin has very good reason to support medical research, having personally reaped many of its benefits.
One of the most serious incidents that landed him in hospital was a heart attack in 2001 just after he retired. Colin was 62 years old. Read more…
Aug 23, 2011
Tucking in to a bowl of leafy greens may just help save your life.
Researchers have found that leafy vegetables such as beetroot and spinach contain a chemical called nitrate, which when converted into nitric oxide within the body, plays a vital role in reducing blood pressure; potentially cutting the risk of heart disease and stroke. Read more…
Aug 23, 2011
A staggering one in three South Australians live with the debilitating effects of chronic inflammatory disease.
In a world first collaboration, four major research groups at the Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research have come together to form CIDR – Centre for Inflammatory Diseases Research, to explore the common inflammatory mechanisms found in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rhinosinusitus, stroke and rheumatology diseases. Read more…
Aug 23, 2011
Innovative research where old technology meets new is providing hope for South Australian patients with liver cancer.
Funded through one of five Research Program Grants awarded by The Hospital Research Foundation, the vital research initiative is now entering an exciting phase. Read more…
Aug 23, 2011
In the next 10 minutes someone in Australia will suffer a stroke.
Frighteningly, more than 60,000 people a year will be affected by stroke in this country.
In South Australia, the clinicians and researchers at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) and Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Research (BHI) are working to not only reduce the alarming impact of stroke but increase survival rates and improve recovery outcomes. Read more…
Aug 23, 2011
South Australia’s favourite foodie, Maggie Beer, has shown her full support for The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Dignity in Care program and become its Patron.
Ms Beer visited TQEH recently for the media launch of the program; enjoying tea and scones with Health Minister John Hill and some of the staff and patients of the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit. Read more…
Aug 23, 2011
Every day our South Australian medical professionals make incredible contributions that improve and in many cases save the lives of our family members, our friends and those in our community. They are our unsung heroes.
This year, Professor Toby Coates was nominated in the Care and Compassion category of the Pride of Australia Medal. While not in the final list he was honoured and humbled by the nomination – a most fitting public acknowledgement of his contribution to the health and welfare of so many South Australians. Read more…
Aug 23, 2011
Name: Victoria Kopetz
Supervisors: Professor John Beltrame and Associate Professor Jenny Kennedy
Background of Research: My research is based on Coronary Microvascular Disorders, particularly the Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon (CSFP). CSFP is a condition that restricts blood flow to the small vessels of the heart causing recurring chest pain. Before it was identified by Professor John Beltrame at TQEH, patients with CSFP weren’t formally regarded as being ill and nothing could be done for their chest pain, leaving them with a poor quality of life. Read more…
Aug 23, 2011
The Hospital Research Foundation is partnering with Adelaide United Football Club for an exciting season of first class sports entertainment and inspiring innovation in medical research. As a charity of choice, THRF will soon announce which fabulous player will be coming on board as an ambassador to help us spread the message of health and medical research within our community. Read more…
