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The Women’s woos the next generation of medical scientists
Victoria’s leading women’s hospital is opening its doors to local schools as part of efforts to encourage more young women to choose a career in science, research and medicine.
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Gestational diabetes research to determine best treatment for pregnant women
Head of the Women’s Diabetes Clinic, Dr Tom Cade, has received a $20,000 scholarship to complete research on gestational diabetes and changes to the way it is diagnosed, which came into effect in 2016.
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Early help cuts high rates of depression in mothers of preterm babies
Early help for mothers of premature babies dramatically cuts their very high risk of long-term depression, a world-first study published in the journal Paediatrics has revealed.
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Major research review outlines best preterm respiratory treatment
A major review of clinical research, led by the Royal Women’s Hospital, has established the safest and most effective methods to get very premature babies off a ventilator, a machine that helps them to breathe.
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Researchers seek to halt placenta ageing and prevent stillbirths
The Women’s researchers are seeking the “fountain-of-youth” in stem cells in a bid to stop placentas ageing, the Herald Sun has reported today.
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Comprehensive study into long-term side-effects of premature birth
The Women's leading researchers are undertaking the world's most comprehensive long-term study into the side-effects of being born premature
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The Women’s hosts Australia’s largest international neonatal conference
Cool Topics 2016 will showcase some of the latest, groundbreaking research for early newborn health
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Major breakthrough in predicting pre-eclampsia in pregnant women
Major step forward in identifying women who could develop pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
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The Women’s celebrates its rich research program for the inaugural Research Week
Achievements, findings and ongoing studies from the Women’s own international experts, early career researchers and research students is on show this week
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The Women’s joins major international conference on family violence
Hospital responses to family violence will be highlighted at the Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International
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