Story type: Real lives
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Making an impact – Hudson research recognised in public healthcare awards
Hudson Institute research has been recognised for its impact on Victoria’s healthcare, with two projects named as finalists in the 2022 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.… Read more
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Mothers’ stories inform stillbirth study
A study that led to lower rates of stillbirth among people of South Asian origin is now turning its attention to the mothers’ experiences.… Read more
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Never stop asking – hope for pancreatic cancer patients
Pancreatic cancer is predicted to be the second leading cause of cancer-related death by 2030. While other cancer survival rates are improving, pancreatic cancer has been virtually unchanged for four decades.… Read more
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Helping women with endometriosis
Some scientific discoveries have the power to prevent years of pain and suffering. Professor Caroline Gargett and her team are within reach of making that dream a reality for millions of women.… Read more
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Finding a cause of high blood pressure
After watching her father struggle with hypertension (high blood pressure) for decades, endocrinologist Dr Jun Yang found he had a hormonal condition called primary aldosteronism (PA).… Read more
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Rachel’s story: living with Crohn’s disease
Rachel Botros has suffered from Crohn’s disease since she was a 14-year-old. The chronic condition interrupted her schooling and ability to live a typical teenage life. Her two siblings also have the disease. … Read more
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Nicole’s story: from undiagnosed pain to endometriosis
It took 20 years for Nicole Fernley to be diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition which affects one in nine women. This is her story, in her words.… Read more
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Bridget’s endometriosis story – diagnosis provides answers
About 176 million women worldwide have endometriosis. Professor Caroline Gargett has long known the debilitating impacts of this disease on women—and has dedicated a significant portion of her career to investigating its cause.… Read more
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Sepsis nearly took Dr Michael Gantier’s life. Now he studies it.
My name is Michael Gantier and I am a scientist at Hudson Institute. My lab is working on a potential treatment for life-threatening COVID-19 symptoms, … Read more
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Targeting childhood cancer | Jaxon’s story
Sarah Russell knew something was gravely wrong with one of her twins, five-year-old Jaxon, when he became seriously ill with vomiting, nausea and unusual bruising, while his brother, Hunter, remained well.… Read more