📣 It’s with great excitement that we have launched a 3D total body imaging system in Orange, NSW.

Our regional sites are vital to allow regional Australians access to innovative technology, research and clinical trials for melanoma early detection.

Come and work with us!!!

Fantastic to see this new ACRF Melanoma Imaging & Diagnosis Centre node now also up and running UQ Dermatology Research Centre H. Peter Soyer

. Tony Moore of Brisbane Times is reporting Adrian Schrinner is wanting the State Government to commit to a $Billion road tunnel before modeling is released.
Image what that money could achieve if redirected to public transport services & active transport infrastructure!

Thank you so much for all the support Australian Melanoma & Skin Cancer Alliance team!

Congratulations Kristiana

🎉Congratulations to AFN Research Fellow Dr Kristiana Ludlow at UQ Centre for Health Services Research who has been awarded a NHMRC Investigator Grant for the project “Improving frailty knowledge and empowering behaviour change via a co-designed Frailty Hub for healthcare consumers and caregivers”

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I’ll be there for sure!

Where do you get your health information from?

While “Dr Google” is commonly used to explore health issues, our research found an inadequate quality of online resources for #gynaecological #cancer symptoms.
🌟 Superstars Cate and abbey diaz
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When will Australia learn? 🌳😡
It’s the SAME STORY country wide!🇦🇺🚜
Clear the tiny remnant patches of bush but leave the cleared land intact. When will we finally realise we will never get these habitats back! 🪓🦘
When will Australia start prioritising the worth of millions of…

Dementia care in hospital #UQResearch from Australian Frailty Network: 'Clinically significant reductions in BPSD and psychotropic administration were associated with SCU care relative to standard ward care.'
Frederick Graham Prof Ruth E Hubbard Emily Gordon Age_and_Ageing
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Congratulations Australian Frailty Network

Have you noticed that pollies almost never talk about the dangers posed by oversized vehicles.
One a ped/cyclist will go up onto the bonnet if impacted, the other they will go under the wheels!
Bare in mind the smaller car was a large car 30 years ago!

It’s not long to go until our 56th Annual Scientific Meeting kicks off and we are looking forward to welcoming all delegates, attendees, and exhibitors to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11th – 13th May 2024.

acdasm.com.au
#ACDASM2024

🔻Upcoming event

Frailty and the power of connectedness
Responding to frailty through social engagement and community connection

📅15th May
🕒12:00-13:00
🛜 Virtual (Zoom)

👇More info & registration

afn.org.au/upcoming-event…

Improving dementia care in hospital - 'Clinically significant reductions in BPSD and psychotropic administration were associated with SCU care relative to standard ward care' Frederick Graham Australian Frailty Network UQ Centre for Health Services Research Prof Ruth E Hubbard

💊More on #deprescribing : Opti-Med research by #CHSR 's Dr Charles Okafor found that stopping unnecessary medication for Australians in residential aged care facilities could save the health system up to $16million a year while improving quality of life. chsr.centre.uq.edu.au/article/2024/0…

Hi Brisbane City. This signage on Sylvan Road Toowong opposite Toowong Memorial Park is a major safety hazard blocking the bike lane. Please have whoever is responsible for it remove it immediately

Next week: Explore the latest digital health solutions to optimise polypharmacy and deprescribing in older adults via Australian Frailty Network's Geriatric Seminar Series with Lisa Kouladjian O'Donnell from @sydney_uni
💻Free + virtual, Wed 1 May 3pm. Register here: afn.org.au/upcoming-event…

🙌Thank you UQ Medicine CARE SPONSOR at our  #ForAKinderTomorrow  fundraising lunch in May. Recognised as an international provider of world-class education & research, UQ Faculty of Medicine has partnered with us to raise funds for life-changing research that will save lives.🧡