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Common Health Problems For Elderly People

Delirium is described as a serious disturbance in mental abilities. It severely impacts a person’s perception, cognition, and awareness. Delirium can occur very quickly, for example, … See more

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Mental health research

WEBThe Common Good acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Land upon which we live, work and walk, and pay our respects to Elders both past and present. One-in-two …

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The missing link in the cause of arthritis: cholesterol

WEBThrough thorough testing of the effects of cholesterol on mice with osteoarthritis, the research team found that cholesterol was responsible for cartilage …

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Fundraise for The Common Good : Home

WEBI am raising funds to support life-changing medical research with The Common Good. For just $48 an hour, their dedicated research teams are working to tackle chronic medical …

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Rejuvenation of Wellness Room inside Mental Health Unit

WEBThe wellness room inside The Prince Charles Hospital’s Mental Health Unit has been rejuvenated thanks to support generated through The Common Good’s Giving …

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Help power life-changing Medical Research

WEBThe Common Good, an initiative of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation, supports life-changing research into heart disease, lung disease, mental health, ageing and hospital …

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What is an Allied Health Professional

WEBThese practitioners have a direct role in a patient’s care and may provide health services such as preventing, diagnosing, managing and treating conditions or …

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): What is it

WEBPulmonary Fibrosis is a condition where lung tissue becomes inflamed, leading to scarring or thickening (fibrosis). This hardening of the lung tissue makes it …

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The ICU of the Future for patients and their families

WEBof ICU patients will experience cognitive problems (including delirium) or mental trauma during or after their admission. 50%. of families make major life …

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Spotlight On Vascular Dementia

WEBConfusion. Difficulty organising thoughts or actions. Difficulty paying attention and concentrating. Slowed thinking. Difficulty in being able to analyse a situation and …

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What is Lung Disease

WEBLung circulation diseases: These are diseases that impact the lungs’ blood vessels. Examples are Pulmonary Oedema (leakage of fluid from the vessels into the …

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2023 Year in Review

WEBFirst patients admitted to ICU of The Future bedspaces . The first patients were admitted to the two revolutionary ICU of The Future bedspaces in January 2023.. …

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What is Delirium

WEBDelirium is described as a serious disturbance in mental abilities that develops rapidly and severely impacts a person’s perception, cognition, and awareness. …

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024

WEBEvery day females around the world are making vital contributions to scientific and medical developments – and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science …

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Grandfriends: The life-changing ageless play program in Brisbane

WEBGrandfriends and ageless play can help with: Reducing social isolation & loneliness. Feeling valued and increased self-worth, self-esteem, and confidence. …

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International Day of Older Persons 2022

WEBAbout the International Day of Older Persons 2022. The United Nations General Assembly designated October 1 as the International Day of the Older Persons …

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Why does cirrhosis affect the brain so dramatically

WEBSevere onset often causes extreme personality changes, confusion, confused speech, anxiety and lethargy in patients and can develop into coma and even …

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