Story type: Real lives
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Putting theory into practice to reduce stillbirth
Translating analysis into action with immediate impact, Dr Miranda Davies-Tuck turned her study of perinatal mortality into new clinical practices that dramatically reduce rates of stillbirth.… Read more
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Where the microbiome meets the immune system
When it works as intended, the human gut is rarely given a thought – but that is rare luxury for the 130,000 Australians with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), like Marisa… Read more
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Giving while living to help cancer research – the Lorden family story
Some families are blessed to live lives free from the scourge of cancer … and then there are families like the Lordens. Four members of Ann Lorden’s family have endured their own battles with the dreaded disease – for a start, both Ann and her daughter are breast cancer survivors.… Read more
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Surviving rare childhood brain cancers
There’s nothing in Luca Hall-Boggia’s winning smile or cheeky attitude to suggest the suffering he’s endured. You wouldn’t spot the small bald patch, amid his mess of dark, wavy hair, which is the only remaining evidence of the brain surgery that saved his life when he was just 3 years old.… Read more
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Clinical trial app makes selection simple and fast
If you see your doctor on the phone in the labour ward, don’t panic, because a new emergency clinical trial app is helping them to save time and save lives.… Read more
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Special delivery – keeping preterm babies healthy
When baby Max arrived – early and in a hurry – no-one realised he would play a vital part in keeping other preterm babies healthy in the future.… Read more
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Creatine during pregnancy – a scientist’s story
There are times when a researcher’s personal and professional worlds collide. One of those times came late last year for Dr Stacey Ellery, who researches the use of creating during pregnancy.… Read more
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Can IBD be cured?
This inflammatory condition affecting the digestive system can seriously impact people’s lives – so what is Crohn’s disease and how is it treated?… Read more
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Family’s community rallies for hope from cancer research
When the Lindner family generously requested donations to Hudson Institute’s paediatric brain cancer research in lieu of flowers after the passing of their daughter Jessica, their community rallied behind their wish. … Read more
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Creatine and pregnancy: what you need to know
As a research scientist with a decade of experience studying the role of creatine in maternal and child health, Dr Stacey Ellery is well qualified to discuss creatine and pregnancy.… Read more