Predicting prem babies' health
New research will allow doctors to more accurately inform and update parents of extremely preterm babies about their baby’s long-term survival and health risks.
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$6.6 million in research grants securedThe Women’s researchers will share in more than $6.6 million in fellowship grants and Centre for Research Excellence grants after a highly successful National Health and Medical Research Centre grant round.
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Nipple tattoo clinic cuts waiting listsThe Women's breast care nurses are doubling as sensitive tattoo artists to help breast cancer patients take a key step in their recovery. The training of more nurses means cancer patients no longer need to wait to access the service.
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Young people don’t understand the impact of age when planning a familyMost students underestimate how much age affects the chance of having a baby, according to new research published today.
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Research head welcomes endometriosis planThe Women’s Director of Research has welcomed the Federal Government’s National Action Plan on Endometriosis as an important first step towards finding new treatments for the one in 10 women with the condition.
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First days predict long-term health of preterm babiesNew research will allow doctors to more accurately inform and update parents of extremely preterm babies about their baby’s long-term survival and health risks.
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Eye test offered to preterm babies closer to homePreterm babies at risk of a serious eye abnormality that can cause blindness are benefiting from a unique program between three Melbourne health services.
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