Macquarie University Hospital

06/07/2025

You are invited to take part in this research project if you have lived experience with chronic illness. This study aims to understand the relationship between chronic illness, social isolation, and loneliness. You will be asked to complete a short online screening survey to work out if you are eligible. If you proceed, you will be asked to participate in a 30-45 minute online survey. To be eligible to participate you must be 60 years and over, be diagnosed with at least one of the nine common physical chronic diseases (i.e. arthritis, asthma, diabetes, back pain, cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease), be able to read and write English (to the level of the daily newspaper), reside in Australia and
not have a cognitive impairment (e.g. due to dementia or brain injury) or significant psychiatric comorbidity (e.g. psychosis, delirium). You do not have to be experiencing loneliness or social isolation to participate. Please find the Participant Information and Consent form at https://tinyurl.com/me3mk8az
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04/07/2025

At Macquarie University Hospital, our nurses are bringing colour and personality to patient care every Friday with themed scrubs, from superheroes to florals, marine creatures to galaxies.

It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the incredible team spirit across our hospital and thank our nurses for the compassion, energy, and warmth they bring to every shift.

Because a little fun goes a long way in lifting spirits, starting conversations, and showing our patients that care comes with heart.

29/06/2025

DNA 'glue' could help prevent and treat diseases triggered by ageing. Macquarie University researchers have discovered a naturally occurring protein found in human cells that plays a powerful role in repairing damaged DNA - the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for building and maintaining living things. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/4earfwzc

DNA 'glue' could help prevent and treat diseases triggered by ageing Researcher Dr Sina Shadfar Publication View journal article Writer Georgia Gowing Date 17 June 2025 Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Topic Our StoriesHealth and Medicine Share Macquarie University researchers....

27/06/2025

This week we welcomed delegates from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) IlSan Hospital, South Korea, to The Orthopaedic Institute at Macquarie University Hospital.

It was a privilege to showcase our cutting-edge technology, world-class orthopaedic care, and the collaborative spirit that drives our teams across surgery, nursing, medical imaging, and biomedical engineering.

We’re proud to be recognised internationally for our expertise and even prouder to contribute to the development of IlSan Hospital’s exciting new healthcare project. Together, we’re shaping the future of global healthcare.

26/06/2025

This week we celebrate 15 years of Macquarie University Hospital!

Since opening our doors in 2010, we’ve redefined what’s possible in healthcare by uniting cutting-edge medical innovation, outstanding clinical expertise, and the strength of academic research and education. Thank you to our incredible staff, doctors, patients and their families - this milestone is possible because of you.

18/06/2025

Macquarie University Hospital is proud to support Privacy Awareness Week. Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is an annual initiative led by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), reminding us about the importance of protecting personal information. This year’s theme is “Privacy – it’s everyone’s business”. At Macquarie University Hospital, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality in everything we do.

29/05/2025

A new review by Macquarie University researchers has identified the treatments that may have a long term impact on back pain - and those that don’t. Read more at https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/may-2025/the-lower-back-pain-treatments-with-long-term-benefits-new-review?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=back-pain

The lower back pain treatments with long-term benefits: new review Researcher Dr Hazel Jenkins, Professor Mark Hancock Publication View journal article Writer Carmel Sparke Date 29 May 2025 Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Topic Our StoriesHealth and Medicine Share A new review...

12/05/2025

Happy International Nurses Day to our wonderful nurses. Our nurses are the constant across every patient journey. You are the calm in the chaos, the clinical experts at the bedside, the advocates and the innovators. Across theatres, wards, clinics, and corridors, you show up with heart, skill, and deep purpose. You are there for our patients in their most vulnerable moments, for families navigating uncertainty, and for each other through every challenge and achievement. Your strength, kindness, and leadership do not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you give - your care, your leadership, your compassion, and your resilience. You are the heart of MUH!

12/05/2025

Happy International Nurses Day to our wonderful nurses. This year’s global theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies”, perfectly captures the essence of why your work matters so deeply. When we support and invest in our nurses, we don’t just strengthen individuals - we strengthen the heart of healthcare itself. At Macquarie University Hospital, you are not only essential to how we care for our patients - you also define who we are as a hospital. A special thank you to the following sponsors who donated gifts for our Nursing Awards and gift bags - Macquarie University Hospital Pharmacy, LifeHealthcare, the Department of Health Sciences at Macquarie University, White Lady Funerals, Rich Glen, MMI, Aesop, Krispy Kreme, Koala Eco, MooGoo, True, Sol Cleanse, and Ultra Violette.

06/03/2025

Frozen Shoulder Clinical Trial. A new clinical trial is testing whether a molecular therapy already in use to treat eye disease could help patients with frozen shoulder, a debilitating condition that mostly affects active women aged 40 to 60. Read more at https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/march-2025/hope-for-frozen-shoulder-treatment-new-trial

Hope for frozen shoulder treatment: new trial Researcher Associate Professor Sumit Raniga Publication View journal article Writer Georgia Gowing Date 6 March 2025 Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Topic Our StoriesHealth and Medicine Share A new clinical trial is testing whether...

19/02/2025

A new study of Australians living with chronic physical health conditions has found family members and doctors who dismiss their experiences cause significant mental distress. Read more at https://bit.ly/41iyBiK

Illness invalidation harmful to patients with chronic conditions Researcher Associate Professor Milena Gandy Publication View journal article Writer Georgia Gowing Date 13 February 2025 Topic Our StoriesHealth and Medicine Share A new study of Australians living with chronic physical health conditio...

19/02/2025

A new study by Macquarie University health science researchers has identified a way of showing which runners are at risk of injury from high impact landings, and they hope now to use it to drive the next generation of wearable devices. Read more at https://bit.ly/438KPLY

The race to stop running injuries: new data Researcher Dr Joel Fuller, Dr Eoin Doyle Publication View journal article Writer Georgia Gowing Date 18 February 2025 Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Topic Our StoriesHealth and Medicine Share A new study by Macquarie University heal...