Understanding the effects of sleep disruption in people with Multiple Sclerosis
As part of the NHMRC Motor Impairment grant we are investigating the role that sleep disruption plays in people with Multiple Sclerosis.
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Can high dose of vitamin C boost recovery after balance organ injury?
We will address loss of balance, a pressing health-related issue that affects quality of life in ~5% of the population. Once the balance organ is injured or degrades with age, no treatments restore function. We have identified a nerve-pathway crucial for balance system adjustment & self-repair. The sensitivity of this pathway can be increased with vitamin C. We will determine if vitamin C treatment can improve recovery after balance loss and potentially translate to the clinic.
Preventing further falls in people who call an ambulance as a result of a fall - a randomised contro
Many older people suffer a fall and it is not uncommon for older fallers to require paramedic care following such events. Routine transportation to hospital is of questionable value and may not be an effective or efficient use of resources. This randomised controlled offered non-transported fallers a new model of care following fall-related paramedic care.
Causes, consequences and costs of injury-related hospitalisations for people with dementia: identify
This research program explores the influence of dementia on the pattern of hospital admissions, clinical care, health outcomes and economic costs of older people with an injury-related hospitalisation. It provides data on the impact of injury on a person with dementia and the health system more generally.