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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · 3d

A new international study led by #AusHSI Dr Qing Xia and published in #JAMASurgery has found that #bariatricsurgery improves work productivity and employment rates in the short term—but these gains may not last beyond five years without targeted support.

📖 Read more: bit.ly/4oanJMs #QUTHealth

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · 17d

🌟 What a way to celebrate #ResearchAdministratorsDay! 🌟

👏 Congratulations to #AusHSI Research Project Manager, Alison Farrington, who received the inaugural Australasian Research Management Society award for 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 at this morning's #ARMS Breakfast!

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · 19d

When it comes to health and medical research, doing the right thing is critical, especially when it impacts patient outcomes. #AusHSI PhD student @alexdgibson.bsky.social's research looks at identifying statistical and research practice issues in clinical prediction models to promote best practice.

A model of good research practice in clinical prediction - AusHSI

When it comes to health and medical research, doing the right thing is critical, especially when it impacts patient outcomes. Alexander Gibson's research focuses on identifying statistical and researc...

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · 26d

Representing #AusHSI at the Australian Health Economics Society conference in Canberra last week, Clifford Afoakwah, Jack Roberts, Thomasina Donovan, Pakhi Sharma and Nirmali Sivapragasam enjoyed learning from leading health economists and seeing the sights of Australia's capital! #AHES2025

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Sep 11

Asking 'are you OK?' is a simple gesture that can go a long way. At #AusHSI's #RUOKDay morning tea today, the team was asked to do just that, giving us an opportunity to check in with each other.

Find tips on what you can say and do to support those you care about at www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 Join us for our #QUT #RealHealth Panel Series event on 15 October, moderated by #AusHSI Prof Steven McPhail. Panellists will discuss what is happening to overcome challenges in crossing the last mile to effective use of #AI in real-world #healthcare delivery settings.

➡️ Register: bit.ly/464bt8Q

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Sep 3

On the last day of the #HerstonHealthPrecinct Symposium, Jacelle Warren presents results from a mixed-methods study exploring how different #trauma service models impact care delivery. A key finding was that connecting with people at all levels is central to effective #traumacare: bit.ly/3I5pMSz

AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Sep 1

❤️‍🩹 This #WoundAwarenessWeek, learn how the QFeet Study is working to improve access to appropriate footcare for people with #diabetesfootdisease living in regional and remote areas of Queensland through the evaluation and scale-up of the 𝘋𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘏𝘶𝘣 (Diabetes Footcare Hub) model of care: bit.ly/426mgOz

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Aug 4

📣 #AusHSI is seeking a new 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 / 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 with experience in #diabetesfootdisease research to support leading projects in priority areas including quantifying disease burdens, identifying key risk factors and evaluating novel treatments.

👉 Find out more: bit.ly/4l7aL09

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Nature @nature.com · Aug 25

Reviewers are more likely to approve a manuscript if their own work is cited

go.nature.com/4oOf3MI

Peer reviewers more likely to approve articles that cite their own work

Nature - Preprint examines how citations can influence the review process.

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Aug 28

We love this snap of #AusHSI PhD student, Tasmiah Sad Sutopa, with her supervisors! Tasmiah's research looks at community #opioid dispensing patterns over time following patient injury. Her study promotes novel statistical methods as tools to better understand and reduce the harm of opioids.

AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Aug 22

A new #Nature story investigates a preprint by #AusHSI Prof @aidybarnett.bsky.social, which has found that peer reviewers are more likely to approve articles that cite their own work. When the reasons for citing are hard to justify, this can make the peer-review process transactional. #peerreview

Peer reviewers more likely to approve articles that cite their own work

Preprint examines how citations can influence the review process.

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Aug 21

✨Recent highlights at #AusHSI include award-winning service to cardiac rehabilitation, an upcoming panel discussion on AI in healthcare, a podcast on rethinking coronary heart disease and much more!✨

🗞️Get the latest scoop in our August news 🗞️

AusHSI News - August 2025: Shining a light on health research excellence

We are incredibly proud of AusHSI Senior Research Fellow, Dr Bridget Abell, who was honoured to receive the Alan Goble Distinguished Service Award at the 2025 Australian Cardiovascular Health and Reha...

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧! 🚨If you're considering a PhD in diabetes foot disease, don't miss your chance to learn from world-leading experts in the field and contribute to vital DFD research at #AusHSI. Apply by 25 August 2025 👇

AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Jul 28

🚨 #AusHSI is offering scholarship opportunities contributing to critical research for two National Health and Medical Research Council-funded #diabetesfootdisease projects.

🔎 Find out more and apply:

➡️ The QFeet Study: bit.ly/3J4wdVX
➡️ 'Better feet, better lives': bit.ly/4mdTC5N

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The Medical Journal of Australia @mja.com.au · Aug 14

🔔 NEW in the MJA

The incidence of and risk factors for hospitalisations and amputations for people with diabetes‐related foot ulcers in Queensland

✍️ Yuqi Zhang, Susanna M Cramb, Steven M McPhail, Rosana Pacella, Jaap J Netten, Ewan M Kinnear and Peter A Lazzarini

buff.ly/QFaSNDV

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Aug 14

In @mja.com.au Insight+, Prof @will-parsonage.bsky.social and co-authors on the @thelancet.com Commission on 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 call for a shift away from a focus on late stage diagnosis and treatment to much earlier prevention.

▶️ Explore the article and podcast: buff.ly/x1WJt34

The Medical Journal of Australia @mja.com.au · Aug 8

The problem of coronary heart disease is not solved, but thinking differently can get us closer to that goal.

buff.ly/x1WJt34

AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Aug 13

📄✨ New publication! A @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social study co-authored by #AusHSI Prof Stephanie Yerkovich and Prof Anne Chang highlights geographical variations in childhood bronchiectasis and its management using data from the international Child-BEAR-Net Registry.

🔗 Read the paper: bit.ly/46RdLdx

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Aug 11

🏆 We are so proud of #AusHSI Senior Research Fellow, @drbridgetabell.bsky.social, who was presented with the 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 at the 2025 Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association Annual Scientific Meeting - congratulations Bridget! 🎉 #ACRA

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Aug 5

🎧 Have a listen to the latest @mja.com.au podcast on the @thelancet.com's Commission on rethinking coronary artery disease. Learn why co-authors, #AusHSI Prof Will Parsonage and @sydney.edu.au's A/Prof Sarah Zaman, are calling for a shift away from late-stage diagnosis to focus on early prevention.

The Medical Journal of Australia @mja.com.au · Aug 5

Listen to the latest MJA podcast, as Professor Will Parsonage and Associate Professor Sarah Zaman discuss why we need to rethink coronary artery disease

🎧 buff.ly/uo5amy1

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Aug 4

Congratulations to the #QUT Centre for Healthcare Transformation research team, including #AusHSI Prof Steven McPhail and Dr Thomasina Donovan, who have secured MRFF funding for a collaborative project enabling nurses to facilitate access to genetic and genomic testing for people affected by cancer.

QUT researchers secure million-dollar boost to create a more equitable cancer care system

Researchers from QUT have secured $984,737.55 through the 2024 MRFF Genomics Health Futures Fund to enhance the uptake of clinical genomics into practice.

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Aug 4

📣 #AusHSI is seeking a new 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 / 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 with experience in #diabetesfootdisease research to support leading projects in priority areas including quantifying disease burdens, identifying key risk factors and evaluating novel treatments.

👉 Find out more: bit.ly/4l7aL09

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Jul 31

When you look into it, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Jul 30

A recent #ABCNews report highlights growing concerns over rising #e-scooter injuries in #Queensland, with a state parliamentary inquiry underway to explore regulatory reform. Learn how #QUT researchers, including #AusHSI Prof Kirsten Vallmuur, are helping to shape a safer future for all road users.

Serious e-scooter injuries are on the rise across Australia | ABC NEWS

YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Jul 29

#AusHSI #Trauma Lead, Prof Kirsten Vallmuur, features in an #ABCNews #StatelineTV story on the inconsistent #e-scooter regulations which are putting riders and pedestrians at risk. Watch the segment exploring what needs to be done to make e-scooters safer, amid calls for change:
🎥▶️bit.ly/3H6ZIWA

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AusHSI @aushsi.bsky.social · Jul 28

🚨 #AusHSI is offering scholarship opportunities contributing to critical research for two National Health and Medical Research Council-funded #diabetesfootdisease projects.

🔎 Find out more and apply:

➡️ The QFeet Study: bit.ly/3J4wdVX
➡️ 'Better feet, better lives': bit.ly/4mdTC5N

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