In-brief: September 2021
People in Western Australia making health care headlines. Read More...
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In the news: September 2021
In the news September 2021: Healing the right way; Promising drug trial at Murdoch; Tap and go; Baby talk; Test for endometriosis; Painful kids; Breathing easier in Perth’s south; Watson offers ‘impawtent’ aid... Read More...
Excluding Cushing’s syndrome: saliva, urine or serum cortisol?
Cushing’s syndrome may be suspected in patients with classical features (fat redistribution, proximal myopathy, easy bruising, facial plethora, red/purple striae), hypertension (particularly where a secondary cause is under consideration) or accelerated osteoporosis or diabetes mellitus. After iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome due to exogenous glucocorticoid use is excluded, biochemical testing is performed. Read More...
Face masks do not cause asthma attacks
The National Asthma Council Australia urges GPs to reassure patients with asthma that it is safe to wear face masks. Read More...
Gluten free products may not be 100% gluten free
A new study led by CSIRO researchers has identified a common weed that may be contaminating gluten-free crops with gluten-like allergens. Read More...
Event: Research week 2021
St John of God Subiaco Hospital's annual Research Week will take place 4 to 9 September 2021. Read More...
Australian Cancer trials: have your say
Researchers from South Australia need your input on what works well (and what needs improvement) with cancer clinical trials in Australia. Read More...
Weird Science: Lab-made mini brains, with eyes
The mini brain organoids will help researchers better understand eye development and disease. Read More...