July 2023

Queensland woman Samantha Wade always feared that the multiple heart defects she was born with meant she would never become a mum. But thanks to the extraordinary care of a...

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31
Jul

Mater cardiologist fulfils Sam’s dream of becoming a mum

A new hysterectomy procedure that leaves no scars and causes little pain has been performed at Mater Mothers’ Hospital for the first time. 

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25
Jul

Mater revolutionises hysterectomy surgery for women

A team of clinician-based Mater Researchers are leading the way launching a new Australian-first innovative model of care for pregnant women with diabetes. 

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19
Jul

Mater Researchers launch new obstetric care model for pregnant women with diabetes

Each year all around the world on International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day, candles are lit to honour and remember a baby who has died. The result is a wave of light around...

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18
Jul

A wave of light throughout the world

A Queensland teenager who was given little chance of survival after being born nearly four months early has defied the odds to compete in the Special Olympic World Games...

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17
Jul

Mater miracle Karen fights her way to Special Olympics golden glory

A Mater clinic dedicated to pregnant women with small babies is helping to prevent stillbirth and other newborn complications.  

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11
Jul

New Mater clinic dedicates care to smallest patients

A team of Queensland researchers at Mater Mothers’ Hospital are trialling a new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine that could deliver single dose protection and...

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10
Jul

Mater launches clinical trial to protect preterm babies

Courtney once feared she might not live to the age of 30 – and that her dream of becoming a mum would never come true.  

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03
Jul

Mum owes baby and her life to Mater Research trial

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