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Our Achievements
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.
| Media Releases / Articles |
Non-drug comfort for children having operations
Monday, 13 July 2009 |
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. |
Intervention
needed for Asian mothers, babies
Wednesday, 9 July 2008 |
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. |
New
treatment for diabetes in pregnancy is safe
Wednesday, 14 May 2008 |
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. |
Premature
babies helped by repeat steroids
Article in Healthy Focus (CYWHS)
Issue 12 (December 2007)
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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. |
Adelaide
wins $24 million for medical research
Tuesday, 25 September 2007 |
The University of Adelaide has secured more than $24 million
in federal funding for research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing
of Australians. |
| Premature babies helped by repeat
steroids |
Multiple media releases - see separate
web page |
Head
of Obstetrics awarded CBE
Friday, 9 June 2006 |
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. |
Repeat
steroids reduces breathing problems in premature babies
Friday, 23 June 2006 |
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. |
$35
million confirms Uni's reputation
Monday, 16 October 2006 |
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). |
Vitamins
C & E do not prevent pregnancy problems: study
Friday, 28 April 2006 |
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. |
$15.6m
research win tops the State
Thursday, 13 October 2005 |
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). |
Uni
gets $11 million research boost
Friday, 12 November 2004 |
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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