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ARCH's programs have attracted funding of over $7 million in the past five years. Major research programs have included synthesis of research relevant for pregnancy and childbirth; building evidence based health-care capacity nationally and internationally; and clinical themes of care during pregnancy and subsequent health, encompassing prevention of preterm birth, prevention of pre-eclampsia, treatment of gestational diabetes and care around normal and preterm birth.
The strategic plan, for 2008-2012, continues our core commitment to research, education and training to ensure that high quality and timely maternal and perinatal research is conducted, evaluated and translated into health policy and clinical practice.
Ours plans are aligned with those of the University of Adelaide. Our research will continue to focus on programs leading to beneficial advances in health and wellbeing for women and babies worldwide.
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Uni of Adelaide wins $31 million for health research Friday, 19 October 2012 |
University of Adelaide researchers will make a major impact on the health of Australians and people right around the world thanks to $31.1 million in new research funding awarded to the University today. |
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New study shows earlier birth is best for twins Wednesday, 13 June 2012 |
University of Adelaide researchers say women pregnant with twins should elect to give birth at 37 weeks to avoid serious complications. |
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Unnecessary induction increases risk of complications Thursday, 29 March 2012 |
A new University of Adelaide study has revealed that inducing labour in pregnant women when it's not medically necessary is more likely to result in complications at birth. |
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Awards for new diabetes research Tuesday, 20 March 2012 |
Five University of Adelaide researchers have won funding for new research projects that aim to make a difference in the fight against one of Australia's biggest health problems: diabetes. |
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Reduced baby risk from another caesarean |
A major national study led by the University of Adelaide has found that women who have had one prior caesarean can lower the risk of death and serious complications for their next baby - and themselves - by electing to have another caesarean. |
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Distinguished international award to Professor Caroline Crowther |
Professor Caroline Crowther, Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The University of Adelaide, is the worthy winner of the inaugural and highly prestigious "Anne Anderson" award. |
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Australia Day honour for Adelaide health researchers Wednesday, 26 January 2011 |
Two University of Adelaide health researchers have been appointed Officers of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours List. |
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Life Impact - $45 million for new research Article in The Adelaidean December 2010 |
More than $45.7 million has been awarded to University of Adelaide researchers for new projects that aim to make a major difference to people's lives. |
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Cancer fear leads to dangerous remedy Article in The Advertiser Wednesday, 27 October 2010 |
Women frightened by links between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer are turning to an unproven, expensive and possibly fatal alternative, a top South Australian medical expert has warned. |
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New strategy to reduce cerebral palsy Article in The Australian Doctor Friday, 6 August 2010 |
Clinical strategies to prevent or reduce chorioamnionitis would lead to a reduction in cerebral palsy, researchers say. |
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New hope for cerebral palsy prevention Monday, 2 August 2010 |
University of Adelaide researchers are a step closer to finding a link between genetic susceptibility to cerebral palsy and a range of environmental risk factors during pregnancy, including infections and pre-term delivery. |
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Plan to prevent cerebral palsy at birth Article in The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday, 30 March 2010 |
Women who give birth prematurely will be offered a dose of magnesium sulphate before delivery to prevent their babies from developing cerebral palsy. |
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New jab to beat cerebral palsy Article in The Advertiser Thursday, 25 March 2010 |
Women giving birth prematurely will receive magnesium sulphate injections before delivery to prevent cerebral palsy in their babies, under new guidelines released yesterday. |
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New Clinical Guidelines to prevent Cerebral Palsy Wednesday, 24 March 2010 |
A University of Adelaide researcher has announced new national guidelines recommending that women at risk of early preterm birth use magnesium sulphate to protect their babies from cerebral palsy. |
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New Clinical Guidelines to prevent Cerebral Palsy Article in South Australian Policy online Wednesday, 24 March 2010 |
A University of Adelaide researcher has announced new national guidelines recommending that women at risk of early preterm birth use magnesium sulphate to protect their babies from cerebral palsy. |
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Obesity in pregnancy – a growing problem in Australia Article as RANZCOG media release Wednesday, 24 March 2010 |
Obesity has become a significant health issue for women during pregnancy and childbirth, with estimates suggesting that 35 per cent of women aged between 25 and 35 years of age are overweight or obese. |
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Robinson Foundation launch at Government House Monday, 15 February 2010 |
The University of Adelaide has launched the Robinson Foundationat a Gala Dinner on the lawns of Government House on Saturday 13 February. |
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Launch of Adelaide’s newest medical foundation Friday, 8 January 2010 |
The University of Adelaide will launch a foundation next month to raise money and awareness for its internationally-renowned Robinson Institute, which focuses on research into reproductive health and regenerative medicine. |
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World first study helps new mums Article in Vital Research for a Vital Australia 2010 |
Townsville resident and mother of three Julina King felt something “was not quite right” during her second pregnancy and after the birth of her second son. |
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Improving the odds for preterm babies Article in Vital Research for a Vital Australia 2010 |
For Anne Masi, caring for her 7-year-old daughter, Grace, who was born with cerebral palsy, is a full time job. |
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Adelaide Uni wins 78% of State heath funding Friday, 30 October 2009 |
An Adelaide researcher has been awarded $4.1 million in Federal Government funds to investigate food allergies among infants and also test the role of iodine on children's development. |
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Weighty problem for new mums Monday, 19 October 2009 |
Many pregnant women are unaware they are overweight and the risk this poses to their unborn children, a study warns. |
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Showgoers support cerebral palsy research |
Visitors to this year's Royal Adelaide Show are being asked to play a role in the world's biggest study into the genetic causes of cerebral palsy. |
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Adelaide researchers dominate science awards |
University of Adelaide staff dominated the South Australian Science Excellence Awards last night with the top award of SA Scientist of the Year plus another four awards. |
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Non-drug comfort for children having operations |
A new study by University of Adelaide researchers, in collaboration with the Women's and Children's Hospital (WCH), has found several promising non-drug alternatives to giving "premeds" to children facing general anaesthetics. |
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Pregnancy weight gain: How much is safe? Article in The Pulse: ABC Health and Wellbeing Thursday, 14 May 2009 |
Extra body fat is expected when you're expecting. But if you're overweight already, you may need to manage your weight gain carefully, new research suggests. |
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School students get cheeky for cerebral palsy research Monday, 2 March 2009 |
Students from schools right across Australia will play a key role in the world's biggest study into the genetic causes of cerebral palsy - and they'll need to get "cheeky" to do it. |
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Schools rally to uni’s call Monday, 2 March 2009 |
School students across the country have responded to a call from the University of Adelaide to help unravel the mystery of how genetic mutations are linked to cerebral palsy. |
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Magnesium prevents cerebral palsy |
Magnesium sulphate is now of proven benefit in reducing the risk of cerebral palsy in very preterm babies, specialists say. |
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Magnesium sulphate protects babies against cerebral palsy |
Giving pregnant mothers magnesium sulphate when they are at risk of very preterm birth can help protect their babies from cerebral palsy, according to an international review of research involving the University of Adelaide. |
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More can be done to prevent lung disease in SE-Asian babies |
A simple, effective and low-cost method of preventing lung disease - and therefore death - in newborn children is not being practiced widely enough in South-East Asian hospitals, according to a major international study involving the University of Adelaide. |
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Intervention needed for Asian mothers, babies |
A major international study involving the University of Adelaide has shown that intervention is needed in South-East Asia to improve the health of pregnant women and their babies and prevent child and mother mortality. |
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New treatment for diabetes in pregnancy is safe |
An alternative treatment to insulin injections for pregnant women with gestational diabetes has been shown as safe and effective in a new trial led by researchers in Adelaide and Auckland. |
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Premature babies helped by repeat steroids |
A major international study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown benefits for premature babies of giving their pregnant mothers repeat doses of corticosteroids. The study, known as the Australasian Collaborative Trial of Repeat Doses of Steroids (ACTORDS), is the largest in the world to date. |
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Adelaide wins $24 million for medical research |
The University of Adelaide has secured more than $24 million in federal funding for research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Australians. |
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Head of Obstetrics awarded CBE |
The University of Adelaide's Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Professor Jeffrey Robinson, has been awarded a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to maternal and fetal health. |
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Repeat steroids reduces breathing problems in premature babies |
Breathing problems in premature babies can be reduced by giving repeat doses of corticosteroids during pregnancy, according to a major international study led by researchers at the University of Adelaide. |
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$35 million confirms Uni's reputation |
The University of Adelaide has confirmed its reputation as the leading medical research institution in South Australia after winning more than $35 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). |
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Vitamins C & E do not prevent pregnancy problems: study |
An alternative treatment to insulin injections for pregnant women with gestational diabetes has been shown as safe and effective in a new trial led by researchers in Adelaide and Auckland. |
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$15.6m research win tops the State |
The University of Adelaide has confirmed its reputation as the leading medical research institution in South Australia after winning more than $35 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). |
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Uni gets $11 million research boost |
An alternative treatment to insulin injections for pregnant women with gestational diabetes has been shown as safe and effective in a new trial led by researchers in Adelaide and Auckland. |
