Research Bytes

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October 07, 2024 Dr Melissa Riegel on memory making to assist end of life care in ICU settings
Can we improve how we assist with bereavement in healthcare settings? Sydney Nursing School’s Dr Melissa Riegel, discusses her research on this topic in Intensive Care Units, with Executive Dean Professor Robyn Ward AM FAHMS. Read her publication here.
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September 08, 2024 Chandana Guha on kidney disease and the impact of lived experience on research
Chandana Guha is a University of Sydney early-career researcher. Her journey into research was inspired by caring for her daughter, who has kidney disease. In this latest episode of Research Bytes she discusses how her personal experience as a caregiver deepened her insight into her field. Read her publication here.
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July 01, 2024 Dr Qingwei Luo
Dr Qingwei Luo shares her fascinating statistical modelling of large scale health data, projecting cancer rates in Australia over the next 2 decades. Her findings published in Lancet journal could improve our health system's preventative measures and treatments.
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May 31, 2024 Dr Tess Reynolds on redesigning CT scanners for use during surgery
Originally qualified as an astrophysicist, listen to Dr Tess Reynolds' journey to redesigning CT scanners, which will change the way surgeons operate. Literally.
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May 03, 2024 Dr Katrina Champion on the prevention of chronic disease risk factors in youth
Dr Katrina Champion's research looks at how early intervention on the 'big 6' lifestyle risk factors could prevent chronic disease later in life.
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April 04, 2024 Dr Rachel Visontay on long term effects of alcohol use
Dr Rachel Visontay's recent publication looks at long-term health effects of alcohol use and asks whether a little bit of alcohol could be good for depression.
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March 04, 2024 Dr Caitlin Jones on opioids for back pain
Dr Caitlin Jones aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of opioids for low back pain, and uncovered some interesting findings in her research. Listen to find out more, you can read her paper here: Opioid analgesia for acute low back pain and neck pain (the OPAL trial): a randomised placebo-controlled trial
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16min
January 25, 2024 Dr Nick Hunt and developing oral insulin
Dr Nick Hunt and his colleagues from the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health have been using nanotechnology to take us even closer to an oral insulin, negating the need for injections. Listen to hear more about his exciting research and read his paper: Oral nanotherapeutic formulation of insulin with reduced episodes of hypoglycaemia
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FAQs about Research Bytes:

How many episodes does Research Bytes have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.