Molecular And Epidemiological Investigation Of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Head And Neck With Perineural Invasion
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$42,862.00
Summary
Queensland has the highest recorded rates of skin cancer in the world. Invasion into nearby nerves or �perineural invasion� occurs in approximately 5% of cases. This signifies that the tumour is aggressive and able to spread along nerves back to the brain and reduce survival. Why some tumours invade nerves remains unclear. This project will study the factors involved and the characteristics of affected patients to enable a better understanding of the disease and potentially improve treatment.
The Development Of Chronicity Following Whiplash Injury: The Fear-avoidance Model Versus A Neurobiological Stress Model.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$87,476.00
Summary
Whiplash injuries following car accidents are responsible for a considerable burden on individuals and the community. This study is designed to develop our understanding as to why some people recover quickly and others have ongoing problems months after the accident. By collecting physical and psychological data shortly after their accident and 3, 6 and 12 months later, we will be able to describe the differences between people who do well and those that develop chronic symptoms.
Managing Return-to-play Decisions Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI): A Cohort Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$63,350.00
Summary
Contact sports, such as rugby, carry a high risk of mild traumatic head injury (mTBI) and such injuries have the potential for adverse long-term sequelae. There are conflicting guidelines about when a player should return to play. The study aims to estimate the incidence of rugby-related mTBI, assess the role of risk and protective factors, and develop recommendations for managing return-to-play decisions following mTBI in community level rugby players within the Sydney metropolitan area.
A Comparison Of Loaded And Unloaded Exercise For People With Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain (NSCLBP)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$42,410.00
Summary
Chronic low back pain is a common and costly condition. This research will conduct studies to determine the important ingredients of exercise programs that are related to successful outcomes for people with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and also to determine the effects of an exercise program intended to strengthen or load the low back muscles and a program that encourages movement restoration through movement not intended to strengthen for people with non-specific CLBP.