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Ancient virus implicated in MND

Medical Forum·September 7, 2023

New research is set to explore the role of endogenous retroviruses, which first emerged during the early Palaeozoic Era, 460 to 550 million years ago, and the development of Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in the modern-day population. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Yarning on FASD

Medical Forum·September 7, 2023

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men should be supported to become more involved in the prevention of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), according to Australian researchers from the Telethon Kids Institute and University of Sydney. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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No insulin needed

Medical Forum·September 7, 2023

Researchers from the US have found that after treatment with a drug typically used for Type 2 diabetes, newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes patients required little to no insulin. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Senate report on concussion released

Medical Forum·September 7, 2023

The Senate has tabled its report on concussions and repeated head trauma in sport, including 13 recommendations for addressing the issue, including improvements to data collection on sports injuries, additional research pathways, and increased education for the community and healthcare practitioners. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Global surge in early-onset cancers

Medical Forum·September 7, 2023

Between 1990 and 2019 the global number of cancer cases in under 50s increased by 79%, and the number of cancer deaths in under 50s increased by 28%, according to an international team of Chinese, American and British researchers. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·4 mins read·

Korean mask study reignites debate

Medical Forum·September 7, 2023

The need to wear a mask emerged as one of the most controversial and politicised aspects of the pandemic and new research from South Korea has rekindled debate, as the new COVID variant spreads, about the safety of wearing the universally recommended N95. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·5 mins read·

Multi-faceted research targets MS

Kathy Skantzos·September 6, 2023

MS Australia is ramping up research to find out more about the neurological disease to combat the sharp surge in prevalence. Read More...

Features Lead Articles

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Accurate and timely diagnoses of respiratory illnesses strengthen antimicrobial stewardship

Dr Sudha Pottumarthy-Boddu·September 6, 2023

Every winter virus season is unique, especially influenza trends. Well-established global influenza surveillance systems aim to gauge, predict, report and ultimately provide guidance for protection (vaccine development) for the upcoming influenza season. Read More...

Clinical Articles Promoted Clinicals

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Features

Call for distinct bereavement services – how to support patients

Meet future GP Navya Nukamreddy and her desire to help

A surge in cancer cases – are we prepared?

Keeping abreast of cancer care

Clinicals

Can aspirin prevent hepatocellular carcinoma in people with cirrhosis?

Personalising liver cancer care – a collaborative effort

Exercise in cancer care – it is time to deliver

Clinical quiz: worsening hip pain over months

Guest Columns

Supporting cancer patients beyond diagnosis

Supporting our rural GPs – the help they really need

The untapped power of mental health OTs

Lifestyle

Shey Marque: From medical research to poetry

Mr Barval Fine Wines – an evolving Margaret River gem

Meet the artist in their studio at Margaret River Region Open Studios

Throwing a left and a write hook

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Ancient virus implicated in MND

Yarning on FASD

No insulin needed

Senate report on concussion released

Global surge in early-onset cancers

Korean mask study reignites debate

Multi-faceted research targets MS

Accurate and timely diagnoses of respiratory illnesses strengthen antimicrobial stewardship

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