Found 62 news articles for Cerebral Palsy
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Grant to improve understanding of UCB stem cell treatment
Dr Tayla Penny will receive a grant of more than $96,000 from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance to advance her work on improving understanding of umbilical cord blood (UCB) stem cell…… Read more
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World-first cord blood trial helps unborn stroke victims
When unborn babies suffer a stroke, the potential damage can be life-long, so Hudson Institute of Medical Research is aiming to change that using the stem cells found in umbilical…… Read more
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Inner Wheel Foundation: successful science
Collaborations are a vital part of successful science, whether they are researchers from different backgrounds creating a synergy greater than the sum of its parts, or the connection between funders…… Read more
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Hudson success in 2024 NHMRC Investigator grants
Two projects promising huge advances in newborn health have been awarded significant funding in the form of 2024 NHMRC Investigator Grants. Hudson Institute Group Heads, Professor Claudia Nold and Associate…… Read more
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How to protect the newborn brain
A major systematic review of treatments for protecting the newborn brain from the negative effects of inflammation has found that earlier anti-inflammatory intervention is best, but it’s better late than…… Read more
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Cerebral palsy community consulted on stem cell treatment
Exploring the boundaries of stem cell therapy, scientists consulted the cerebral palsy community to understand their perspectives. Key points 232 members of the Australian cerebral palsy community were surveyed to…… Read more
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PROTECT Me Trial | Ronick’s story
Professor Suzanne Miller and her team’s PROTECT Me Trial is providing hope to parents of our most vulnerable babies like Ronick. L-R: Hannah, Professor Suzanne Miller holding baby Ronick, Nav…… Read more
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Milking the benefits – umbilical cord clamping done safely
Safety concerns have been eased over a potentially life-saving method of umbilical cord clamping for newborn babies, thanks to research at Hudson Institute. Umbilical cord milking is a technique that…… Read more
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How inflammation affects brain development
It has long been recognised that too much inflammation in the womb can harm an unborn baby’s brain development, but exactly how it happens has been a mystery…until now. L-R:…… Read more
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The benefits of creatine: a safer birth for mum and baby
The benefits of creatine are well known for helping with muscle performance, and now attention has turned to whether it can help mothers and babies have a safer birth. Restricted…… Read more