Treatment Of Asymptomatic Candidiasis In Pregnant Women For The Prevention Of Preterm Birth: A Randomised Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,120,373.00
Summary
Being born too early is a leading cause of perinatal death and morbidity. This trial seeks to determine whether screening for and treating candidiasis in pregnancy reduces the risk of this serious health problem. The trial will discover whether a simple treatment in pregnancy can reduce preterm birth. If positive, the results will be relevant to the management of every pregnancy.
Identifying Risk For Second And Subsequent Pregnancies: A Longitudinal Record Linkage Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$586,129.00
Summary
Interventions (eg. induction of labour) or conditions (eg bleeding) in one pregnancy may affect outcomes in the next pregnancy (eg. risk of complications). These relationships are under-investigated. Using population data on over 194,000 women we can look at repeat pregnancies experienced by individual women. We will use this data to investigate whether interventions in one pregnancy affect subsequent birth outcomes (for mother or baby) and whether particular conditions are likely to recur.
The Extent And Impact Of Pharmaceutical Opioids For Chronic Non-cancer Pain
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
There have been dramatic increases in the use of pharmaceutical opioids (PO) for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP), despite limited data on their long-term effectiveness and an increase in associated harm. This Fellowship provides critical new data to inform both clinicians and policymakers on the global extent of PO for CNCP, trajectories of problematic use and associated morbidity and a unique evaluation of the impact of real-time prescription monitoring program to reduce these harms.
The Effects Of Different Alcohol Pricing Policies On Alcohol Consumption, Health, Social And Economic Outcomes, And Health Inequality In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$276,738.00
Summary
This project will examine the effects, effectiveness and cost-benefits of alcohol pricing policy initiatives in reducing risky drinking, health and social harms and health inequalities among priority populations in Australia. This project will provide key research evidence to cut through current policy debates and will point towards the most effective potential options for alcohol tax reform.
Air Pollution And Mortality And Morbidity In Adult Australians (APMMA Study): A Large Population Based Cohort Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,041,410.00
Summary
This study will investigate the link between respiratory and cardiovascular disease and mortality and exposure to long-term air pollution. We will use cutting edge methods to assign neighbourhood air pollution levels to a large cohort of NSW adults (n>265,000) previously recruited in the 45 and Up Study. The study results will be of utmost importance in setting outdoor air pollution standards and informing cost benefit analyses of air pollution control strategies.
Improving Lung Health Of Indigenous Children, Through Identifying Interventional Targets From Long Term Follow-up Studies And Preventive Strategies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$314,644.00
Summary
Long term consequences of respiratory disease among Indigenous children are a public health issue. Studies included in this research program will provide new data and broaden our understanding on clinical predictors that significantly impact on lung health in Indigenous children. The studies will also direct future interventions and management pathways. This research will also contribute to improved asthma management, prevent uptake of smoking contributing to an overall improvement in health.