Tag: Medical Research
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UHN Anesthesiologists Driving Malignant Hyperthermia Innovation
World Anesthesia Day Spotlight: A Field Redefining Patient Safety At the heart of Canada’s top anesthesia care teams is a specialty pushing the boundaries of patient safety: malignant hyperthermia (MH) research and care. The University Health Network (UHN) is recognised as a world leader in MH investigation, education, and clinical management. Dr. Sheila Riazi, a…
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Nemours Neurologist Wins NIH Transformative Award to Study Hippocampal Dysfunction Across Autism, Epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s
Nemours neurologist wins prestigious NIH grant to study hippocampal dysfunction Rodney Scott, MBChB, MRCP, DipStat, PhD, Division Chief of Neurology at Nemours Children’s Health in the Delaware Valley, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Transformative Research Award. The $2.6 million, five-year grant will fund an ambitious project to investigate malfunctions in…
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QIMR Berghofer Passes Bill 2025: A New Era for Queensland Medical Research
Introduction: A Historic Turn for QIMR Berghofer The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Berghofer has crossed a major milestone with the passage of the QIMR Berghofer Bill 2025. Unveiled as the institute marks its 80th anniversary, the new Act repeals the 1945 framework and replaces it with a modern, governance-focused regime designed to accelerate…
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QIMR Berghofer Bill 2025 Passes Parliament: A New Era for Queensland Medical Research
Overview: A landmark moment for QIMR Berghofer The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Bill 2025 has officially passed Parliament, marking a turning point for QIMR Berghofer as it enters a new era of governance, transparency, and agility. Originating as a 1945 Act, the legislative reform repeals the old framework and introduces a contemporary structure…
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New Era for The Plastic Surgery Foundation as Babak J. Mehrara, MD, Takes the Reins as President
Leading a Foundation at the Forefront of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) has announced the appointment of Dr. Babak J. Mehrara, MD, FACS, as its new president. Officially assuming the role on October 12, 2025, during Plastic Surgery The Meeting in New Orleans, Dr. Mehrara will guide The PSF through…
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CHOPS Syndrome: The Australian Case and Global Drive for Rare-Disorder Awareness
Overview: A rare diagnosis with a global footprint Isla Steed is a 14-year-old from Port Lincoln, South Australia, whose life highlights the human side of an extremely rare genetic condition known as CHOPS. Short for cognitive impairment and coarse facial features; heart defects; obesity; pulmonary problems; and short stature and skeletal abnormalities, CHOPS is a…
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A Decade of Discovery and Impact at the Glen
marking a milestone: ten years at the Glen The Glen site recently celebrated a significant milestone: a decade of discovery, care, and collaborative research. Since opening its doors in 2015, the Glen has grown into a hub where scientists, clinicians, and community partners converge to translate curiosity into real-world impact. The anniversary serves as a…
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How Architecture Guides Australia’s Future in Life Sciences, Medical Research and Data Centres
Architecture at the Core of Australia’s Life Sciences Revolution Australia is positioning itself at the forefront of a rapidly evolving world where life sciences, medical research, and data centres converge. The discussion is no longer about pretty buildings; it’s about facilities engineered to enable breakthroughs in personalised medicine, AI-assisted diagnostics, and resilient data infrastructure. Architectural…
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Architecture as a Catalyst for Australia’s Life Sciences and Data Centre Future
Architecture guiding a new era in life sciences, medicine and data infrastructure Australia stands at a pivotal moment where architecture isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a blueprint for a future defined by life sciences, medical research and world‑class data centres. As investment flows into biotech precincts, educational campuses and mission‑critical data hubs, the role of…
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Accurate ME/CFS Blood Test Shows Promise for Diagnosis
Groundbreaking Step: A Blood Test for ME/CFS For years, diagnosing myalgic encephalomyelitis, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), has relied on symptomatic assessments and exclusion of other conditions. A new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in collaboration with Oxford Biodynamics (OBD) claims to have developed the world’s first blood test that…