A new study by Mater Research shows the number of expectant mothers admitted to hospital for a planned early birth dropped dramatically during the early stages of the first COVID-lockdown in 2020.

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Jul

COVID lockdowns may benefit expectant mothers

Preparing for an around-Australia road trip was the last thing Kevin Jocumsen thought he’d ever be able to do when he was diagnosed with Stage-4 metastatic prostate cancer at the end of 2018.

29

Jul

Cannabis trial offers hope in National Pain Week

Mater Researcher and Queensland Women in STEM Prize winner, Chloe Yap says solving a diverse society’s problems requires diversity in the people working on the problems.

26

Jul

Mater Researcher wins 2021 Queensland Women in STEM Prize

Mater Research Principal Fellow, Professor Jean-Pierre Levesque, will lead game-changing international research to discover new treatments to stop neurogenic heterotopic ossifications (NHO).

26

Jul

World first research a game changer for spinal cord injuries

A new study by Mater Research has shown pre-diabetes increases the severity of tuberculosis (TB).

23

Jul

Mater study shows pre-diabetes worsens lung infections

Mater Mothers’ Hospital is calling for pregnant women to participate in an Australian-first trial using Sildenafil - commonly known as Viagra.

20

Jul

Mater calls for women to take part in Sildenafil (Viagra) trial