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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a worldwide problem, including in Australia.

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COPD & Emphysema
COPD & Emphysema

COPD affects more than 464,000 Australians aged 45 or over.

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LAM & Other Interstitial Lung Diseases
LAM & Other Interstitial Lung Diseases

LAM is a rare cystic lung disease which is unique to women.

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Lung Cancer Research
Lung Cancer Research

1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men with lung cancer have no history of smoking.

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REM Behaviour Disorder
REM Behaviour Disorder

RBD can be a danger to both people with RBD and their bed partners.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea

OSA can have serious impacts on health and daily life.

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Insomnia
Insomnia

Insomnia can impact your attention, mood and daytime function.

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Sleep, Ageing & Dementia
Sleep, Ageing & Dementia

Poor sleep is associated with brain-ageing related health problems.

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world-class research, clinical care and education

Dedicated to investigating the causes of disease, finding better treatments and translating our discoveries into new clinical practice.

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The Woolcock Clinic specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and breathing disorders and is internationally recognised as the top specialist sleep and respiratory health research institute in the world.

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From the desk of Professor Paul Foster
December 12, 2024

From the desk of Professor Paul Foster

Our Executive Director on lung cancer research, rural services, asthma and mentoring.

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Is cannabis the answer to insomnia?
December 04, 2024

Is cannabis the answer to insmonia?

Dr Camilla Hoyos explains the evidence to date and the difficulties with clinical trials.

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Introducing our Executive Director
November 27, 2024

Introducing our Executive Director

Professor Paul Foster is leading the Woolcock on the next part of its journey.

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