Find here a media round-up of some of the news stories about MIRI projects involving our staff, researchers, and partners (includes video and audio).
How this Mackay mum was inspired to lose weight
For 24 years Sandy McNamara has been battling with her weight.
Mackay clinical trial to develop non-addictive pain meds
Mackay Base Hospital is conducting a clinical trial looking into the development of non-addictive pain medication.
Mackay hospital trial offers hope for sufferers of pain from non-healing wounds
A new drug being trialled in a regional Queensland hospital could provide much needed pain relief to patients suffering from non-healing wounds.
Mackay researcher’s $57k study could change global practice
A research group that spends more than $1.2 million a year in Queensland has started its first project in Mackay.
Breakfast shows the importance of RACQ
Close to 100 people flocked to the RACQ CQ Rescue hangar this morning for the Rescue 412 Networking breakfast.
Obesity: Recruiting for the front line fight
Mackay business and community leaders are being called to the frontline in the battle against obesity.
Hidden epidemic: Crippling disease strikes region
A two year study conducted by then-fifth year James Cook University medical students Pirathaban Sivabalan and Apoorva Saboo under the guidance of Dr Robert Norton and Dr James Yew found Proserpine and the Whitsunday region in particular were hotspots for Q fever.
Mackay study into topical antibiotics published in one of the world’s best medical journals
A North Queensland medical research team’s study into the effectiveness of topical antibiotics has been published in one of the world’s most prestigious surgical journals. ABC Tropical North, 10 July 2017.
Boost for Researchers
Medical research has been given a boost with the launch of a joint venture between Mackay Hospital and Health Service and James Cook University. Daily Mercury, 28 June 2017.
New medical research centre opens
7 News Mackay, 27 June 2017.
Orthopaedic surgeons use 3D printer to build replicas of patient bone injuries in Mackay
Surgeons at a north Queensland hospital are using a 3D printer to build life-size replicas of patients’ fractured bones. ABC News, 24 February 2017.
VIDEO: Major trial could change the way we fix broken bones
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. 9News, 27 January, 2017.
Topical antibiotics (applied to the skin) for preventing surgical site infection in wounds that are stitched or held together another way
A recent Cochrane systematic review by Professor Clare Heal concluded that the the risk of having a surgical site infection was probably reduced by the use of topical antibiotics applied to wounds after surgery, whether the antibiotics were compared with an antiseptic, or to no treatment. Podcast: Topical antibiotics (applied to the skin) for preventing surgical site infection in wounds that are stitched or held together another way. Cochrane, 7 November 2016.
Research project aims to improve detection of high cholesterol disorder in younger patients
A north Queensland research project will help improve the detection and management of high cholesterol disorders in younger patients says an expert. ABC News, 12 April 2016.