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BACKGROUND Poor plaster application technique thereby leading to the loss of reduction in a plaster cast has been considered to be the most...

Pleurotolysin: a pore forming toxin from the carnivorous oyster mushroom

During the first trimester, a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) examination can be performed to confirm, document, rule out or evaluate evidence of...

PBS+PLUS is a research-based approach that combines Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) with cognitive and communication strategies to help people build...
Supervisor: Dr Kate Gould

Stroke is complicated by autonomic nerve dysfunction. The prevalence and severity of this is unknown. Prior works have emphasised the role of the...
Supervisor: Professor Thanh Phan

There is currently no agreed upon ethical guidelines for the provision of post-trial access to experimental neurotechnological devices (e.g. deep...

Women require access to postpartum contraception information to enable them to plan for and access contraception after having a baby. Early access to...
Supervisor: Dr Jessica Botfield

Postpartum haemorrhage is a common, and sometimes life-threatening, complication of birth. The Victorian Perinatal Data Collection has information...
Supervisor: Dr Mary-Ann Davey

Snake envenomation is a risk that every Malaysian and visitor to the country are facing. It is estimated that Malaysia has up to 650 snakebites per...
Supervisor: Dr Syafiq Asnawi

Our team undertake a range of projects focused on improving the way precision medicine and rehabilitation can optimise the health and wellbeing of...

This project stemmed from the Victorian Paediatric Cancer Consortium program and marks a significant investment in future clinical management and...
Supervisor: Dr Ron Firestein

Transplantation is a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage organ disease, but requires immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection...
Supervisor: Brad Gardiner

Silicosis is an interstitial lung disease which can cause breathlessness, a reduction in lung function, and even death or requirement for lung...
Supervisor: Dr Hayley Barnes

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, lupus) is a serious systemic autoimmune condition, which in most cases leads to permanent organ damage, in turn...
Supervisor: Professor Eric Morand

Mainstream anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) that are used to treat epilepsy and some other conditions are associated with a range of cutaneous side...

Diabetes mellitus is a global public health concern that places a great burden on individuals’ health and the healthcare system alike. The prevalence...
Supervisor: Dr Md Nazmul Karim

Ambulatory oxygen is a common treatment for people with pulmonary fibrosis, but not all patients benefit to the same extent. This project will...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the brain and spinal cord. It encompasses both neuroinflammation and...
Supervisor: Dr. Nevin John

Pregnancy-associated stroke (is an uncommon condition affecting 0.02% pregnant patients. It is an important condition as maternal death from stroke...
Supervisor: Professor Thanh Phan

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. While traditional rehabilitation focuses on medical and behavioural interventions,...

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