Understanding The Human Hand In Grasping And How This Changes After Stroke
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$227,855.00
Summary
The hand allows remarkable feats of dexterity. But, paralysis of the hand severely limits daily activities and is common after stroke. We will determine key mechanisms that control the hand at the level of the brain and spinal cord. We will assess some limits that develop in the muscle itself. Stroke patients will be tested so that we can better understand the brain�s control of the hand and use this to enhance recovery of hand performance in those with impaired function.
Is Sympathetic Activation Beneficial Or Detrimental In Septic Shock?
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$458,755.00
Summary
Septic shock is a major cause of death in intensive care units. It is associated with large increases in sympathetic nerve activity to the heart and kidneys, which have both beneficial and harmful effects. This project will determine the responses to the increased sympathetic activity in septic shock, the causes of it and whether blocking this activation has an overall beneficial effect. This knowledge is essential before drugs that block sympathetic activation are examined in clinical studies.
Investigation Of The Influence Preterm Birth On Lung Structure And Function In School Age Children.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$204,482.00
Summary
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains the most significant chronic lung complication of premature birth. While some information on the long term respiratory outcomes in BPD exist there are no comprehensive studies linking lung structure, function and respiratory symptoms and relating these changes to neonatal history. Studies of this kind are essential to ensure future healthcare for these children can be planned accordingly.