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Ronald hoping to benefit from FSH ACCELERATE peanut allergy trial 13 November 2024 For Ronald, a lifelong peanut allergy has restricted his ability to eat out, take protein powders to assist his gym work and even partake in his dream of attending the defence force.

Faecal microbiota transplantation helping ICU patients 12 November 2024 A pilot study at Fiona Stanley Hospital is investigating the role that faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) may play in providing lifesaving treatment for critically ill intensive care unit patients.

The lifelong bond between transplant physician and transplant recipient 31 October 2024 Having only just celebrated her 17th birthday, Taryn spent almost nine hours in theatre as surgeons worked to put in her new heart and lungs. She was finally receiving the gift of life she so desperately needed.

FSH Thoracic Organ Transplant Service celebrates major milestones 29 October 2024 This month our state cardiac and lung transplant service, based at FSH, celebrates 30 years of heart and 20 years of lung transplantation.

Mel's looking on the bright side after preventative breast surgery 25 October 2024 With the knowledge their mum had the BRCA2 gene, Mel and her sister Michelle underwent genetic testing of their own. The results changed Mel’s life – she too had the BRCA2 gene.