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Can we cure or prevent food allergies?

Clin A/Prof Richard Loh·February 7, 2019

One in 10 infants in Australia by age 12 months have a documented food allergy. Currently there is no cure for food allergy and management consists of strict avoidance and treatment of accidental exposure. Read More...

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Otitis externa: a management guide

Dr George Sim·February 7, 2019

Otitis externa is an inflammation or localised infection of the external auditory canal usually treated effectively topically rather than with systemic medications. Read More...

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The Bone Density Report

Dr Catie Thorne·December 6, 2018

Dr Catie Thorne from Bunbury gives us the benefit of her experience over bone density reports. Read More...

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Travel tips for the ‘hard-of-hearing’

Bev Eintracht·December 6, 2018

Holidays can be stressful for people who suffer from hearing loss and/or tinnitus. These tips aim to make any holiday a pleasurable and stress-free experience. Read More...

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Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

Dr Kalani Kahapola Arachchige·December 6, 2018

Universal screening for thyroid dysfunction is not recommended (except in high risk women) – it aims to detect rare cases of overt hypothyroidism that require treatment. However, more common mildly elevated TSH levels, especially in early pregnancy, can cause uncertainty. Read More...

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