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Pulmonary and Physiology and Sleep Medicine team explore sleep apnoea findings 06 October 2026 Studies undertaken by the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Pulmonary and Physiology and Sleep Medicine team found that the severity of sleep apnoea was independently associated with the likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat. Pulmonary Physiology Consultant Dr Bhajan Singh said that sleep apnoea causes cardiovascular diseases, such as atrial fibrillation, due to physiological impacts during sleep, including low oxygen levels, sympathetic activation, large pressure changes in the chest, inflammation and spikes in blood pressure. "Sleep apnoea treatment options include changes in lifestyle, weight reduction, changes in posture during sleep, continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, upper airway surgery and implantable pacemakers," he said. “Respiratory and sleep disorders are very common and are major causes of poor quality o...

New morning tea menu brings greater choice for Osborne Park Hospital patients 01 October 2026 Patients at Osborne Park Hospital are enjoying a new range of morning tea options designed to provide greater variety, flavour and enjoyment during their stay. The enhanced menu is the result of a collaborative project involving catering, dietetics, speech pathology, allied health and ward teams, who worked together to ensure the new offerings are both enjoyable and appropriate for a wide range of...

Supporting independence at any age 01 October 2026 International Day of Older Persons, celebrated on 1 October, is an opportunity to recognise the valuable contributions older people make to our communities and the support available to helps them remain active, independent and connected. For Louise (78 years), maintaining her independence has always been important. Caring for her 97-year-old mother and running an arts program for children twice a ...

WA innovation reshaping the treatment of blood cancers 30 September 2026 A clinical trial being led by Clinical Haematologist Professor Chan Cheah at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is continuing to produce promising results from a new chemotherapy-free approach to treating follicular lymphoma. The trial is a great demonstration of North Metropolitan Health Service's capability to lead innovative cancer research and focus on expanding treatment options to improve ...

WA first use of dual-energy focal ablation catheter to treat abnormal heart rhythm 17 September 2026 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) recently became the first in Western Australia to use a novel dual-energy focal ablation catheter to perform a keyhole cardiac operation to treat rhythmic disturbance of the heart. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common abnormal heart rhythm (arrythmia) in the world, treated by cardiologists trained in electrophysiology. SCGH Cardiology Consultant Doct...