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Australia and New Zealand Musculoskeletal Clinical Trials Network
Optimising musculoskeletal health through high quality collaborative research.​ Repost ≠ endorsement
Joining us at the ANZMUSC Scientific Meeting in Brisbane (7th-9th October)?

Good news - we’ve extended the deadline for our Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Rapid-Fire Showcase abstract submissions. Apply here: tinyurl.com/4vzk329j by the 20th August.
ANZMUSC ASM: EMCR Rapid-Fire Research Showcase Abstract Submission
Are you an Early- or Mid-Career Researcher interested in presenting at the upcoming Scientific Meeting in Brisbane on Wednesday 8th or Thursday 9th of October 2025? We encourage you to submit an abstr...
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August 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Congrats to the ANZMUSC members who presented their research at the 19th IBNP Forum last week in Switzerland!🇨🇭

Fantastic to see strong Australian involvement - 69 participants from Aus and 1 from NZ - and to witness numerous sessions facilitated by these attendees.
July 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
📣 Our 2025 Seed Funding Research Scheme is now open - apply by 22nd August!

Open to MSK projects undertaken in Aus or NZ and led by ECRs or clinician-researchers. Full details here:
anzmusc.org/what-we-prov...
June 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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NEW RESEARCH—Long-term effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis bit.ly/43mmyCb

Plus, linked Comment bit.ly/4dFiRej
#Medsky #Rheumsky #Physiosky
May 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We are hiring - two exciting opportunities available supporting the @anzmusc.bsky.social clinical trials network based at Monash University:
🔹Senior Research Officer (Executive Officer)
🔹Administrative Officer
🔗 Apply via the Monash Jobs Portal: tinyurl.com/3zr2fjys
Job Search
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May 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We are thrilled that the WalkBack Trial has received 2025 ACTA Trial of the Year Runner Up!

Congratulations to the entire team! 🎉

Read @thelancet.com paper here: tinyurl.com/4jtc2826
May 20, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Huge congratulations to the PEAK Trial team for receiving 2025 ACTA Trial of the Year Runner Up!

Well done to @hinmanrana.bsky.social @kimbennell.bsky.social and the whole team! 🎉

Read the @thelancet.com paper here: tinyurl.com/5fda8wzr
May 20, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Amazing representation for ANZMUSC and MSK research at the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance awards today!

Congratulations to the PEAK Trial & WalkBack Trial teams who were both 2025 Trial of the Year Runners-Up! 👏 👏 👏

Extremely well-deserved recognition for your hard work!
May 20, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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📢New PhD Opportunities!

@CHESM_unimelb is offering 2 fully funded #PhD scholarships!

More info and link to apply👇 healthsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/...

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May 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Both can cause joint pain and swelling. But their causes and treatments differ.
What’s the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
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May 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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The SPIRIT 2025 statement updates the guidelines for randomized trial protocols to enhance their completeness, transparency, and consistency, benefiting stakeholders involved in clinical research.

#MedSky https://ja.ma/3YjFfn8
April 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Expressions of Interest are now OPEN for our 2026 National Research Program. If you’re passionate about improving the lives of people living with #arthritis, this is your chance.

Learn more & apply: arthritisaustralia.com.au/programs-research/national-research-program/key-dates-how-to-apply/
April 29, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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SPIRIT 2025 statement: updated guideline for protocols of randomised trials

🔗 tinyurl.com/y5rwzzfy
April 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Apply for a scholarship to attend our 2025 ASM. Closing this Wed 11:59pm.
📢 Calling ECRs keen to attend the 2025 ANZMUSC Scientific Meeting!
Take a look at the generous stipends on offer from ANZBACK and @anzmusc.bsky.social and apply before 11:59pm 30th April (deadline extended).
ANZMUSC 2025 Scientific Meeting - ANZMUSC
Our Annual Scientific Meeting
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April 28, 2025 at 4:11 AM
📢 Calling ECRs keen to attend the 2025 ANZMUSC Scientific Meeting!
Take a look at the generous stipends on offer from ANZBACK and @anzmusc.bsky.social and apply before 11:59pm 30th April (deadline extended).
ANZMUSC 2025 Scientific Meeting - ANZMUSC
Our Annual Scientific Meeting
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April 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
@arthritisaustralia.bsky.social is hosting an info session tomorrow @ 2pm in the lead up to their 2026 National Research Program grant rounds (opening Friday 11th April). Attend to learn more, incl. how you can apply for funding for consumer involvement in your project.
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April 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Prof. Rachelle Buchbinder spoke to Dr Norman Swan & Dr. Preeya Alexander about the evidence against surgeries, injections, and early use of medicines for back pain on ABC Radio.

Listen to find out what the evidence-based options are.

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https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/healthreport/back-pain-treatments/105107130?utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared
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March 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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In the lead up to tomorrow’s federal budget, our 2025 budget submission has focused on improving the lives of over 7 million Australians living with #arthritis and #musculoskeletalconditions.

Read our budget submission at: arthritisaustralia.com.au/programs-res...

#ArthritisAustralia
March 24, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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HEALTHY ACTIVE WOMEN SYMPOSIUM
⏰ 20/03/2025

Associate Professors Jo Kemp and Christian Barton will be presenting on Thursday in the 4:00 pm panel.

Not registered yet ? You still have a chance to be part of this incredible event
hersport.latrobe.edu.au/symposium
➡️ you can join online & in person
March 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Last night, Louise Hardy, joined other peak groups at Sen @davidpocock.bsky.social's community health forum to talk about our election proposals to help with out-of-pocket health costs & hear from the ACT community about the challenges they are facing. arthritisaus.good.do/election25/A...
March 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM