ARCH
Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The University of Adelaide

Women's and Children's Hospital
King William Road
North Adelaide SA 5006
AUSTRALIA
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Phone: +61 8 8161 7619
Facsimile: +61 8 8161 7652

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Our Achievements

ARCH's programs have attracted funding of over $7 million in the past five years. Major research programs have included synthesis of research relevant for pregnancy and childbirth; building evidence based health-care capacity nationally and internationally; and clinical themes of care during pregnancy and subsequent health, encompassing prevention of preterm birth, prevention of pre-eclampsia, treatment of gestational diabetes and care around normal and preterm birth.

The strategic plan, for 2008-2012, continues our core commitment to research, education and training to ensure that high quality and timely maternal and perinatal research is conducted, evaluated and translated into health policy and clinical practice.

Ours plans are aligned with those of the University of Adelaide. Our research will continue to focus on programs leading to beneficial advances in health and wellbeing for women and babies worldwide.

Media Releases / Articles
Non-drug comfort for children having operations Monday, 13 July 2009	A new study by University of Adelaide researchers, in collaboration with the Women's and Children's Hospital (WCH), has found several promising non-drug alternatives to giving "premeds" to children facing general anaesthetics.
Intervention needed for Asian mothers, babies Wednesday, 9 July 2008	A major international study involving the University of Adelaide has shown that intervention is needed in South-East Asia to improve the health of pregnant women and their babies and prevent child and mother mortality.
New treatment for diabetes in pregnancy is safe Wednesday, 14 May 2008	An alternative treatment to insulin injections for pregnant women with gestational diabetes has been shown as safe and effective in a new trial led by researchers in Adelaide and Auckland.
Premature babies helped by repeat steroids Article in Healthy Focus (CYWHS) Issue 12 (December 2007)	A major international study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown benefits for premature babies of giving their pregnant mothers repeat doses of corticosteroids. The study, known as the Australasian Collaborative Trial of Repeat Doses of Steroids (ACTORDS), is the largest in the world to date.
Adelaide wins $24 million for medical research Tuesday, 25 September 2007	The University of Adelaide has secured more than $24 million in federal funding for research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Australians.
Premature babies helped by repeat steroids	Multiple media releases - see separate web page
Head of Obstetrics awarded CBE Friday, 9 June 2006	The University of Adelaide's Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Professor Jeffrey Robinson, has been awarded a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to maternal and fetal health.
Repeat steroids reduces breathing problems in premature babies Friday, 23 June 2006	Breathing problems in premature babies can be reduced by giving repeat doses of corticosteroids during pregnancy, according to a major international study led by researchers at the University of Adelaide.
$35 million confirms Uni's reputation Monday, 16 October 2006	The University of Adelaide has confirmed its reputation as the leading medical research institution in South Australia after winning more than $35 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Vitamins C & E do not prevent pregnancy problems: study Friday, 28 April 2006	An alternative treatment to insulin injections for pregnant women with gestational diabetes has been shown as safe and effective in a new trial led by researchers in Adelaide and Auckland.
$15.6m research win tops the State Thursday, 13 October 2005	The University of Adelaide has confirmed its reputation as the leading medical research institution in South Australia after winning more than $35 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
Uni gets $11 million research boost Friday, 12 November 2004	An alternative treatment to insulin injections for pregnant women with gestational diabetes has been shown as safe and effective in a new trial led by researchers in Adelaide and Auckland.