JAMA PUBLICATION, AMPLE STUDY Nov 2017

In Australia, pleural disease affects 60,000 patients per annum. Pleural malignancies and infections are the commonest cause of exudative pleural effusions, and their incidence, mortality and healthcare costs continue to rise.

The Pleural Medicine Unit (PMU) is regarded as one of the most active pleural research groups in the world and uniquely combines clinical and laboratory arms closely integrated with the most active tertiary pleural service in Australasia.

Clinical Service: The clinical service of the PMU is based in the Respiratory department of the Sir Charles Gairdner  Hospital (SCGH), Perth, Western Australia.

Laboratory: The laboratory research is based at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Institute for Respiratory Health. 

PLEURAL MEDICINE RESEARCH

The program focuses on translational research in common pleural diseases, especially cancer and infection, with a strong publication record on clinical trials from Phase I to multicentre randomised trials (RCTs). This is complemented by laboratory research in molecular biology. The focus is to undertake translational research and develop management strategies to improve patient care. Patient mortality and morbidity in malignant pleural effusion has improved as a direct result of this research with the subsequent improvement in clinical practice.

The now established use of indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) services in Western Australia and the treatment of pleural infection using novel intrapleural therapies has also positively impacted on patient care and the patient experience.

JAMA PUBLICATION, AMPLE STUDY Nov 2017                

APSR Respiratory Update - June 2017

Doody's Review / May 2016

This is a classic that has been updated with an excellent third edition. The updated chapters and new chapters encompass the scope of our current understanding of pleural disease.

This is an important book for practitioners and scientists in the field and should be in every academic library. The website offers many advantages and is a welcome addition.