Psychological Trauma
Landmark Australian Court Ruling on Birth-related Trauma
In this interview, Birth Trauma Australia’s Amy Dawes sits down with lawyer Kate Waterford to discuss the landmark ruling in Gawthrop v Bendigo Health — what it means for women who have experienced birth trauma, and why it matters for the future of maternity care in Australia. Content Notes: This interview discusses many aspects of […]
Read CNTR’s April 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Catch up on the latest CNTR news in our April newsletter. This issue features: CNTR’s 2025 Annual Report Design for Implementation Conference Recordings Registration for Research Methodology Webinar Series: Platform Trials Registration for NTRR Webinar: Navigating the Datastore Injury Research Engagement Panel (I-REP) publication and training Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4tl0r9d
What is new in the updated pediatric readiness guidelines?
A national coalition of medical associations has issued updated recommendations for ensuring that hospital EDs are fully prepared to meet the emergency healthcare needs of children. Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and the […]
A First-Time Mum’s Story Of Pain, Delay, And Recovery
Tanya began volunteering for Birth Trauma Australia in November 2025 and is supporting the team to launch our new ThinkNatal(Tm) Pelvic Physiotherapy Support Service. This national telehealth program provides free, trauma-informed consultations with specialist pelvic health physiotherapists, personalised recovery guidance, and referral pathways to local care. By removing cost and geographic barriers, the service ensures […]
CNTR Launches the Research Methodology Webinar Series! – Coalition for National Trauma Research
CNTR is launching its Research Methodology Webinar Series on April 20, 2026! Designed to provide the specialized expertise that researchers need to conduct robust, innovative studies, this series will address common challenges related to epidemiology, biostatistics, study design, data standardization and so much more. Up first, Dr. Gerard Slobogean (UC Irvine) will discuss the state […]
Read CNTR’s February 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
CNTR’s February newsletter is packed with momentum and forward-looking initiatives advancing trauma research and data infrastructure. Key updates include: -CNTR associates have been selected for advanced FHIR training—a strategic step toward improving health data interoperability and accelerating trauma research insights. -For the fourth consecutive year, CNTR earned the Candid Platinum Transparency Seal, reflecting strong governance […]
Advancing Soft Tissue Coverage in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery – CNTR and Aroa Launch the COVER Study – Coalition for National Trauma Research
CNTR has partnered with Aroa Biosurgery Limited to launch the COVER (Combined OFM and Vacuum-assisted therapy for Expedited Regeneration over Structures) study, to explore accelerated soft tissue coverage of exposed bone and tendon injuries in trauma and acute care surgery (ACS). This is a randomized, controlled, double-arm clinical investigation of Ovine Forestomach Matrix (OFM) devices […]
CNTR Researchers Earn Prestigious FHIR Training Stipends – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Nick Medrano, MS Ashley Moreno, MS CNTR is pleased to announce that our outstanding research associates–Nick Medrano and Ashley Moreno–won competitive stipends to participate in the AIM-AHEAD FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) Collaborative Training Program, starting this month. The purpose of the five-month program is to train a multidisciplinary cohort of individuals from academia, industry, […]
(Webinar) Compartment Syndrome: Achieving Zero-Miss, Low-Complication Outcomes Through Continuous Monitoring and PI-Driven System Change
Compartment syndrome is a potentially devastating complication that affects a significant percentage of orthopedic trauma patients. The challenge is that traditional assessment strategies for this condition are unreliable, and clinical uncertainty often results in over-treatment. In fact, TQIP data show that the fasciotomy rate for at-risk patients is four times higher than the documented incidence […]
Recognizing the Patterns – Beating Trauma
During the past week, a few people have asked me why I am now choosing to speak out about current events and how it relates to trauma. I have not taken this approach in the past. I spoke briefly about it in my last blog, but I want to expand upon my decision in this […]