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World Heart Day 2023

September 29th is World Heart Day. It is important to KNOW your heart and TAKE CARE of your heart.
In memory of Graham

Graham Wild, a passionate 15-year-old boy with a deep love for nature and animals, he had dreams of running an animal sanctuary. After returning from a trip to see his dad, Graham started to have trouble breathing and his health rapidly deteriorated. Despite urgent medical attention, his heart stopped, and he couldn't be revived. Graham's mother Kathryn would like to share his story.
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2023

Blood cancers are a complex group of cancers which can affect anyone, at any age, and at any time throughout their lives. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and here we present some information about this type of cancer.
Lymphoma

Lymphoma or lymphatic cancer is a disease which attacks white blood cells and affects not only the organs associated with the lymphatic system but can impact other organs in the body. Here we provide some background information associated with this type of blood cancer.

What is thrombosis?

Click here to learn more about thrombosis.
What are DVT & PE?

Click here to learn more about DVT and PE.
Work and Thrombosis

Click here to learn more about how work can increase your risk of thrombosis, and how to prevent it.
Travel and Thrombosis

Click here to learn about how travel can increase your risk of developing dangerous blood clots.
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

Click here for information about antiphospholipid antibody syndrome and how it can lead to thrombosis.
Contraception and Thrombosis

Click here to learn more about how certain contraceptives can increase your risk of dangerous blood clots.
Inherited Thrombophilias

Click here for information about genetic conditions that can increase the chances of thrombosis.
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PBI's Clinical Trials Unit actively runs numerous clinical trials and performs state-of-the-art research into bleeding and clotting disorders and blood cancers.
Pregnancy and Thrombosis

Click here to learn about how pregnancy can increase your risk of thrombosis.

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SUPERNOVA clinical trial

Perth Blood Institute (PBI) start new Australian-wide clinical trial – SUPERNOVA Read more

PBI celebrates 10 Year Anniversary!

"It is with your support that we have continued to grow over the past 10 years – to continue to advance medical discoveries and improve care for patients. " Professor Ross Baker Read more

Graham Wild, a passionate 15-year-old boy with a deep love for nature and animals, had dreams of running an animal sanctuary. After returning from a trip to see his dad, Graham started to have trouble breathing and his health rapidly deteriorated. Despite urgent medical attention, his heart stopped, and he couldn't be revived. Graham's mother Kathryn would like to share his story. Read more