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The analysis tool making it easier to detect and treat heart disease

By Alicia Bienkowski | APEXHeart Lab, Bioimaging Research and Innovation for Translational Engingeering BRITE, Biomedical engineering, Blood Vessels, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Science and Diabetes Program, News & Events

A next-generation analysis tool to combat coronary artery disease is moving from the lab to hospitals around the world, thanks to Australian biomedical engineers. (Originally published on createdigital.org.au. Words by…

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Tiny filters with big roles for patients with chronic kidney disease

By Alicia Bienkowski | Biomedical engineering, Blood Vessels, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Science and Diabetes Program, Chronic Kidney Disease, Disease Area, Kidney Disease, Kidneys, Media Releases, News & Events, Vascular Engineering

Perth bioengineers investigate critical device for dialysis machines Fast facts An estimated 1.7 million or 10% of Australian adults have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) An estimated 1 in 5 or…

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More than one Perkins initiative named WA innovator finalist 2021

By Alicia Bienkowski | awards, Blood Vessels, Cardiovascular Disease, Media Releases, News & Events, Vascular Engineering

Two Perkins initiatives are in the running as finalists for several WA Innovator of the Year categories in the 2021 Awards that will be announced early in November. Apricot is…

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Discovering the Importance of Nature in Medical Research

By Alicia Bienkowski | Blood Vessels, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Community, Community Events, Events, News & Events, Perkins Events

Harry Perkins Institute welcomed scientists, a medical researcher and a practitioner as panellists speaking at "The Importance of Nature in Medical Research" Community Q&A with nearly 200 people attending at…

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New tool to treat heart disease named WA innovator finalist

By Alicia Bienkowski | awards, Blood Vessels, Cardiovascular Disease, Media Releases, News & Events, Vascular Engineering

A new tool that provides cardiologists with rapid information to treat patients with heart disease and save lives lost from heart attacks is a finalist in the WA Innovator of…

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Bioengineers to the rescue, overcoming a common hospital problem

By Alicia Bienkowski | Blood Vessels, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Disease Area, News & Events, Research, Trauma, Treatments, Vascular Engineering

Whether you are in hospital for minor or major surgery it is almost certain you will need a catheter inserted, usually in your forearm, so fluids or medicine can be…

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A sticker on the foot to save a limb

By Alicia Bienkowski | Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Diabetes, Media Releases, News & Events, Research

Technology for measuring oxygen levels in the brain’s blood supply offers hope for diabetics risking amputation. Fast facts: • 12 people undergo diabetes related amputations in Australia every day •…

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