MIRI is very excited to announce the latest awardees for a MIRI-Grant: David Chang (Intern, Cardiology) to undertake a systematic review of the diagnostic and prognostic value of tissue Doppler imaging in acute coronary syndrome. Grant Breadsell (Junior House Officer, Anaesthetics) to undertake a systematic review of chronic opioid use prior to arthroplasty. Jenya Demidenok… [Read More]
Orthopaedic team leads the way in nationwide research trial
The Mackay Base Hospital has been the first of 32 sites to commence a nationwide trial looking into outcomes for elderly patients presenting with wrist fractures. The hospital’s orthopaedic team was approached by Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre and UNSW last year to take part in the study called CROSSFIRE. CROSSFIRE is one of the first… [Read More]
Professor Clare Heal finalist in Research Awards
Professor Clare Heal was one of three finalists in the Australian Society for Medical Research Queensland Health and Medical Research (ASMR) Awards this month. ASMR is the peak professional society representing Australian health and medical research, representing 20,000 medical researchers, involved in health and medical research through seventy-five affiliated professional societies, institutes and Medical Colleges…. [Read More]
Mackay Base Hospital using 3D printer to help plan complex surgeries
Mackay Base Hospital is the first regional hospital in Queensland to use a 3D printer to help improve outcomes for patients with complex fractures. Images of the bone taken during a CT scan are converted by open source software into a file used to print 3D models using the state-of-the-art machine. Director of Orthopaedics Dr… [Read More]