Improving the quality of life for Cystic Fibrosis patients
Until relatively recently, the life expectancy of a Cystic Fibrosis patient barely passes 20 years old, this has now doubled to nearly 50 – but have we improved sufferer’s quality of life?
A large factor in patient’s quality of life is the medication they’re on: too many antibiotics could mean they become resistant to the drugs, or develop secondary issues such as kidney failure – not enough could mean lung infections. This can greatly affect patient’s lives as they spend more time sick in bed or in hospital, missing out on normal day to day lives, being treated for additional issues on top of the debilitating blow of CF.
This is why researcher Tiffany is investigating the optimal antibiotic doses for adult CF patients. With her research we could find better ways to administer these necessary drugs to ensure that patients are not just alive but are living life to the fullest.
If you’re waiting for the Strawberry Sundae Kisses beer to hit your lips, we’ve got good news! The creation for a good cause is back in 2023, and brewing is…
National Volunteer Week for 2024: We are one of countless organisations across Australia that benefit from selfless people who donate their time to help others.The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation has been awarded the Queensland Gives 2024 Queensland Philanthropic Foundation of the Year.
National Volunteer Week for 2024: We are one of countless organisations across Australia that benefit from selfless people who donate their time to help others.
The 2024 Tour de Brisbane, sponsored by Transurban, was one for the books, raising close to $70,000 for transplant research done right here in Brisbane.
A Queensland mother who was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Chronic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and later received a lung transplant, shares her story here.
A Perth father who received a heart transplant three years ago is preparing to take part in the 2024 Tour de Brisbane. Read more about his journey and support his ride here.
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