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New treatment options inspire innovative medical research 21 August 2024 A passion for driving increased access to the latest treatments for WA patients with lymphoma and other blood cancers has guided Professor Chan Cheah in his first investigator-initiated trial. Known as LEVERAGE, this phase I/II clinical trial is looking into the potential of non-chemotherapy treatment for advanced stage follicular lymphoma patients. Professor Chan Cheah said that follicular lymphoma is the most common type of slow growing lymphoma in the Western world and we probably see 300 to 400 patients diagnosed a year in WA and thousands more living with it. Due to the significant undesirable side effects of chemotherapy, a combination of three non-chemotherapy medications – obinutuzumab, lenalidomide and venetoclax – is being reviewed to assess whether they can be part of a treatment that is effective and has a more favourable side effect profile. Prof Cheah, Clinical ... -
New BreastScreen WA sarongs represent support, strength and guidance 19 August 2024 Aboriginal women who book their mammogram at events with BreastScreen WA will now receive a striking pink sarong. As part of a new initiative to increase cultural safety, comfort and protection, the sarong designed by Pinjarup-Whadjuk artist, Chloe Calyon, is both beautiful and practical. Senior Aboriginal Health Program Officer for BreastScreen WA, Kelly Cameron, said it can be a bit confronting for some women to have to remove their shirts for the screening. The new initiative encourages a comfortable and welcoming environment to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to use the free BreastScreen WA service. The artwork features women surrounded by meeting place symbols "representing communities offering support, strength and guidance". The van den Berg sisters were one of the first to be gifted a striking pink sarong to use during their check-up, and to take home. The ... -
Doctor publishes book on how Nelson Mandela changed his life 12 August 2024 Nelson Mandela had such a profound influence on the life of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Professor Peter Friedland he decided to write a book about it. Titled Quiet Time with the President: A doctor's story about learning to listen, the book outlines his life-changing relationship with Nelson Mandela. Prior to joining SCGH in 2009, Peter spent most of his life and career in South Africa where he was the head of ENT at the Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre. It was while living in South Africa in 2001 that Peter received an unexpected call, political icon Nelson Mandela was struggling to hear. It is no surprise that Peter felt apprehensive about visiting the former president at his home for the first time. "I was nervous, this was an icon who had done so much for South Africa and the world, he was an idol of mine and ... -
New help for people with eating disorders 24 July 2024 An innovative project providing early access support for people with eating disorders is being piloted by the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI). GroundED is a digital application offering immediate education and support for people aged 18 years and over who are currently on the waitlist for CCI. The innovation project was led by CCI Senior Clinical Psychologist Dr Bronwyn Raykos in collaboration with a team of clinical experts and a passionate and highly skilled consumer advisory group. Bronwyn said the app would improve support for people at the time they ask for help, which is critical. “The timing of accessing support is vital, because delays can potentially lead to people missing the window when they are ready to engage in changing their eating disorder behaviours,” Bronwyn said. “Consumers are asked to complete weekly questionnaire assessments in relation to ... -
Winter warning of carbon monoxide poisoning from charcoal burners 04 July 2024 Following a number of harmful cases of carbon monoxide poisoning, Western Australians are being reminded about the dangers of using charcoal burners to keep warm inside their home. With temperatures dropping, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and North Metropolitan Health Service have issued a warning about the potentially deadly risk of exposure to carbon monoxide from charcoal burners. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Clinical Toxicologist Dr Jason Armstrong said because carbon monoxide was tasteless, odourless and colourless, people often did not know they were being poisoned. “Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause loss of consciousness or death,” he said. “For those that do recover, carbon monoxide poisoning can cause permanent health issues.” DFES Deputy Commissioner Operations Craig Waters AFSM said burning coal for warmth was common practice ...
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18/10/2023