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Andrew Scott

Dr Andrew Scott is a Thoracic and Sleep Physician plus CEO and Director of Thoracic and Sleep Group (Qld). He has 15 years experience in Sleep Medicine, having worked in major sleep units in Brisbane, Sydney and Cambridge (UK). He is Medical Director of The Wesley Hospital Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme with a team including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacist and clinical psychologist. He has published in the areas of sleep medicine, infectious diseases of the lung, thoracic oncology, transplant medicine, cystic fibrosis, autoimmune lung disorders and thoracic surgery. Research in these areas has been presented at medical conferences in North America, Europe, U.K and throughout Australasia.

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Disruption of body’s internal clock linked with mood disorders

Daily circadian rhythms govern fundamental physiological and behavioural functions. Greater disease risks arising from circadian

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The “Just Right” Pillow for You

Struggling to stay comfortable while using your CPAP machine? The right pillow can make a

Severe COVID and Flu May Raise Lung Cancer Risk Years Later, But Vaccines Can Help

Severe COVID and Flu May Raise Lung Cancer Risk Years Later, But Vaccines Can Help

Groundbreaking new research reveals that serious respiratory infections can leave lasting changes in the lungs

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A Pill for Sleep Apnoea? Clinical Trial Results Are Promising

Millions of people abandon CPAP therapy every year. A repurposed epilepsy drug could offer a

ABC Radio interviews

Hot Weather and Sleep

As Brisbane, and Queensland more broadly, heads into some unseasonable heat, our friends at ABC

World Sleep Day 2024

Our friends at ABC radio called the Wesley Hospital Sleep Disorders Centre today to chat

ABC Radio – Do you share a blanket with your bed partner?

Our friends at ABC radio called our Sleep Unit Manager Phil Teuwen to talk about