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My GP says I need to see a rheumatologist. What is that, and how can they help my arthritis? Professor Catherine Hill explains in less than 3 minutes 👉 https://loom.ly/zwtt5Dk

Brain Injury Awareness Week (19-25 August) acknowledges the 1 in 40 Australians living with an acquired brain injury and the services that support them. This includes services like the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU), at the Repat who are helping brain injury patients like Ben (pictured with his BIRU therapists) return home and resume regular activities like driving or washing dishes. "...the hardest part of climbing a ladder is taking the first step...The people in BIRU helped me take that first step and made the journey ahead achievable...” says Ben. #BrainInjuryAwareness #BrainInjuryAwarenessWeek

The Royal Adelaide Hospital Renal Unit is seeking a Renal and Pancreas Transplant Surgeon to join the largest Renal Unit in South Australia! The unit undertakes the full range of nephrological services, including extensive outreach services, and has a very strong culture of research, teaching/training, and contributions to the University of Adelaide and to professional societies. The Renal team perform 90 - 100 kidney transplants each year and include the most transplants for indigenous patients in Australia. This also includes 20-30 live donor transplants each year. Find out more about the role, benefits, and selection criteria - https://loom.ly/gywLZR8 #WorkWithUsWednesday #TransplantSurgeon #CALHN #WorkinAdelaide #iworkforSA #Renal #Pancreas #Surgeon #medicine #RenalUnit #RoyalAdelaideHospital

There's an old saying in medicine "common things happen commonly" -- but clinicians still need to be alert to more unusual health conditions. That's why patient case studies are so important. A case study is a write-up of the presentation and clinical management of a specific patient, with all personal details removed and consent provided. “Doctors share case studies to spread knowledge about unique or rare clinical scenarios they encounter,” said Dr Brandon Stretton, Basic Physician Trainee at Central Adelaide. “By publishing these cases, they help other healthcare professionals learn from their experiences, which can be incredibly useful in diagnosing and treating future patients.” Dr Stretton and Central Adelaide ophthalmologist Dr Sumu Simon recently published a case study about a man who presented to the emergency department reporting sudden onset vision loss in his right eye lasting several hours. The case is also presented in a recent episode of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians podcast, which was prepared in collaboration with clinicians from Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/5JQv9h4

How can I reduce my chances of getting bowel cancer? We ask the expert, Royal Adelaide Hospital colorectal surgeon Associate Professor Tarik Sammour. Watch now 👉 https://loom.ly/VPZ6vQQ

Are you an experienced and professional executive officer who thrives in a busy and dynamic work environment? We are looking for two dedicated individuals to join our executive support team. As an executive officer, you will be responsible for providing secretarial, administrative, and project support services to an executive director. You will need to be a master of multi-tasking, always staying one step ahead of your executive and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. For more information about the role, see https://loom.ly/AJW_JIg As a Principal Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving excellence and fostering a positive culture within the CALHN Executive team. This role involves the strategic management of high-quality, professional, and responsive executive support services for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). For more information about the role, see https://loom.ly/e2eXHcA #careeropportunities #jobs #team #work #iworkforSA #Executive Officer #Administration #Secretarial

Congratulations to University of Adelaide Associate Professor Wendy Ingman, finalist the 2024 Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Researchers. As well as supporting the next generation of research scientists, A/Prof Ingman is research lead at the Breast Biology and Cancer Unit at the Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research at TQEH, Central Adelaide. Good luck to all the finalists! Winners will be announced in early September.

This week CALHN brought together some of the state's biggest "Pain Changers" for National Pain Week. This year's theme is inspired by the term "game changer", which is often used by people who find new tools and services to manage their chronic pain. Our team of professors and doctors explored the potential of using AI to help to identify chronic pain patients and as a result, reduce ramping and increase patient satisfaction. #NationalPainWeek #Painchangers #ChronicPain

Did you do dry July this year? Or maybe you're planning a different month without alcohol. We asked Dr Kate Lynch from the Royal Adelaide Hospital: 🤔 how much alcohol is OK to drink? 🤔 what are the long-term effects of drinking alcohol? 🤔 will having a month off drinking make you healthier? Watch now: https://loom.ly/iYMsqSI

Are you worried about frailty in your parents or grandparents? Or perhaps in yourself? The word AVOID helps you remember key steps you can take to minimise frailty. A is for activity (try and move as much as you can) V is for vaccination (keep up to date with recommended vaccines) O is for optimising medication (make sure you speak with a doctor about your medicines) I is for interaction (lock in times to catch up with other people) D is for diet (choose foods that are nutritious and support your muscles). Learn more from Professor Renuka Visvanathan, geriatrician at Central Adelaide 👉 https://loom.ly/91bAcz8