The myopia generation
Dr Jessica Mountford from the Lions Eye Institute is putting new focus on near-sightedness in children. Read More...
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Burns are more than skin deep
Working in burn injury is challenging seeing lives changed in an instant with lifelong consequences. Our children are especially vulnerable with those under age four most commonly affected. Some years ago, we treated a child who survived a major burn injury who subsequently lost the battle with cancer. Read More...
Who thinks of the children?
The proverbial visitor from Mars would look at how our society treats children and form a view that there is some inconsistency. On one hand we say that the children are the future but, on the other, decisions are often made to the detriment of children and the benefit of adults. Read More...
Laughter – just what the doctor ordered
When life is busy, it’s hard to remember to laugh and see the humour in things. Paul Montague tells Ara Jansen we should prescribe laughter to ourselves regularly. Read More...
Djaalinj Waakinj Ear Health Program: a national first
Otitis media (OM) is one of the most common reasons why young children present to medical practitioners and winter is peak season. Approximately 75% of children have at least one episode of otitis media by school age. Those between 6-18 months of age are at a higher risk. The incidence of OM decreases after the age of six. Read More...
Faecal transplant can rejuvenate an ageing brain (at least in mice)
Faecal transplants from young mice reverses some age-related traits in the brain of old mice. Read More...
How to get cancer: meat, sex and air
A look at three research supported ways you are likely to get cancer. Read More...
Perth Research: will your baby have a disease?
Study based at King Edward Memorial Hospital is recruiting couples for a research study that will give prospective parents information about the potential of having a child with serious genetic conditions. Read More...