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New technique saving lives one liver at a time 24 March 2026 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) has a new liver perfusion machine helping surgical teams save lives by increasing the rate of liver transplants in WA. The technologyof the machine uses amethodcalled cold and warm perfusion which revitalises the donated liver better than ever. SCGH is the first in Australia to utilise this technology of combined cold and warm liver perfusion. Transplant Surgeon at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Dr Arul Suthananthan said this process is leading edge. “Liverslikethiswouldn'thavebeenabletobeusedinthepast.Thetechnologyallows the liver to be rejuvenated; in turn, increasing the capacity of donation," he said. “Thecoldperfusioninfusescoldoxygenated fluid intotheliver,recoverstheliverandpreventscomplications,especiallyinthebileducts. “This is followed by warmperfusion,which infuses oxygenated blood at body temperature allowingsurgeonstofu...

SCGH Neurologist attracts grant for innovative research on dystonia 09 March 2026 SCGH Consultant Neurologist Dr Wai Yan (Wayne)Yau has received a $100,000 grant for his research on genetic causes of dystonia in Australian families. He received the grant from the 2025-26 WA Government's Future Health Research and Innovation Fund's Near Miss Awards: Emerging Leaders Program. Dystonia is a severely disabling neurological movement disorder that causes muscle spasms that can lead t...

New opportunity for consumer or carer representative for North Executive Team 06 March 2026 North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is seeking expressions of interest for a consumer representative to contribute to one of two committees as part of the North Executive Team (NET). Applications are open for a consumer or carer representative to join the following committees: Safety, Quality and Consumer Engagement Committee Strategy, People and Digital Committee Angela O'Connor, ...

Orthopaedic robotic-assisted surgery now at OPH 06 March 2026 In a first for North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), robotic-assisted surgical system is now being used in performing joint replacements of the hip, knee and shoulder at our Osborne Park Hospital (OPH). OPH Consultant Surgeon Dr Piet Rogers said the orthopaedic robot provides a way of accurately carrying out an exact plan to execute these replacements in patients who show worn out joints due t...

Welcome graduate dentists and oral health practitioners 26 February 2026 A warm welcome to our 2026 Graduate Development Program (GDP) cohort of 14 graduate dentists and oral health therapists (OHTs), who recently began their professional careers at Dental Health Services. Our GDP is specifically designed to support graduates develop into confident practitioners, providing the ideal program for those wanting to progress from university into clinical practice. Graduate ...