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Culturally relevant pain solutions
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After training as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in India, the Kolling Institute’s Dr Saurab Sharma returned to Nepal to treat patients with musculoskeletal pain conditions but quickly found that Western practices to assess and treat pain didn’t translate well to his community. One issue was the internationally-recognised numeric pain rating scale, where zero indicates no pain
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Makers and Shapers Award
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We would like to congratulate one of our quiet achievers who has taken out a coveted University of Sydney Makers & Shapers award. Executive Dean and Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Robyn Ward presented Rita leong with her award for her outstanding dedication and support. As the Northern Clinical School’s Corporate Services and Administration Officer, Rita has
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Spotlight on clinical trials
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Kolling Institute researcher and Royal North Shore Hospital endocrinologist Professor Rory Clifton-Bligh has been involved in clinical trials for more than 20 years, focusing on conditions such as osteoporosis, thyroid cancer and diabetes. Patients in the endocrinology clinic have sometimes accessed medication 10 years ahead of other Australians. Many of these drugs have gone on
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New collaboration to drive world leading research into osteoarthritis treatment
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An innovative partnership with industry will see our researchers at the Kolling Institute develop evidence-based strategies to improve osteoarthritis management in Australia and globally. Consumer healthcare company Haleon is sponsoring a five-year fellowship to investigate the role of supplements in managing osteoarthritis and digital health technologies to improve mobility. Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of
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Collaboration driving results
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The Northern Sydney (Arabanoo) Precinct hosted its annual showcase at the Kolling, highlighting the innovative research between the Northern Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney. Launched in 2022 by Academic Directors Professors James Elliott, Robyn Gallagher and Margaret Schnitzler, the showcase focused on the joint research tackling complex healthcare challenges. Eight speakers
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Innovation at the Kolling’s core
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In the heart of the Kolling Institute, a world-renowned research centre, a raft of clinical trials is driving the future of healthcare. “Clinical trials are intrinsic to research,” says Professor James Elliott, Academic Director of the institute. “They help us test something so that we can better inform care for patients with various conditions who
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Practical tool to offer better informed care for people living with dementia
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Our researchers at the Kolling Institute are working to improve the use of medications for dementia with a comprehensive analysis highlighting several concerning trends. The latest data indicates more than 420,000 people are living with dementia in Australia, including more women than men. The condition is the second leading cause of death in Australia. Leading
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Award raises profile of early career research at the Kolling Institute
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Two of the Kolling Institute’s emerging leaders are gaining attention after receiving the ATA Scientific Encouragement Award. The award, which was launched more than a decade ago, aims to provide young scientists with financial assistance to further their education and attend scientific meetings and conferences. Scientific officer Kevin Winardi from the Kolling’s Lab of Ageing
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Research driving the development of new implants and improving outcomes
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Our researchers at the Kolling Institute have joined with international collaborators to develop a revolutionary implant for hip replacements. The ceramic implant, designed for hip resurfacing procedures, doesn’t require the long stem used in common hip replacements. This means surgeons are not removing the bone which they would generally remove for a hip replacement. Professor
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Research to improve postmenopausal women’s bone and muscle health
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Kolling Institute researchers Dr. Shejil Kumar and Professor Rory Clifton-Bligh have embarked on a pioneering study to enhance bone health in postmenopausal women. The study, titled “Combining Osteoanabolic Pharmacotherapy with Osteogenic Exercise in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia “The ROLEX-DUO Study,” is set to recruit 100 women aged 50 and above. The primary focus
