Optimising Asthma Management In Pregnancy For Optimal Infant Health
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$428,065.00
Summary
Asthma affects 12% of pregnant women in Australia. These women are at increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth and hospitalisation of the neonate. Reducing asthma attacks by providing optimal asthma management during pregnancy may lower these risks. This research will test whether a strategy which determines treatment changes based on a marker of airway inflammation, improves outcomes for maternal, neonatal and child health.
Protecting Newborn Brains Via Innovative Monitoring Technology
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$394,460.00
Summary
This project aims to develop innovative brain monitoring technology which could help minimise brain damage in newborn babies with brain injuries, thereby delivering a healthier start to life. Such novel technology may automatically analyse babies’ brain activity and deliver instant detection of critical abnormalities, which could enable more effective treatment of brain injuries. Babies with reduced oxygen or blood supply to the brain and premature babies could benefit from such innovations.
Healthy Futures For Vulnerable Families: Addressing Inequalities In Maternal And Child Health Care For Refugee And Aboriginal Families
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$421,747.00
Summary
This proposal will help to determine organisational and service level factors leading to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and refugee women and their families during and after pregnancy; and develop and test interventions to reform maternity and early childhood health systems to reduce maternal and child health inequalities for vulnerable populations.