Educational Visit on Heart Failure
NPS MedicineWise in collaboration with the National Heart Foundation of Australia is offering a program to help GPs manage patients with heart failure. Read More...
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Some body fats may increase your risk of dementia and stroke
Some types of obesity can lead to a reduction in the brain’s grey matter, which may increase the risk of dementia and stroke. Read More...
New diabetes drug may help avoid Gastric bypass surgery
A Phase 1 clinical trial is testing a new type 2 diabetes drug, called GLY-200, said to be capable of mimicking the effects of gastric bypass surgery. Read More...
A bit of good news: sperm can recover from COVID-19 infection
After about 120 days, spermatozoa infected by the SARS-CoV-2 is able to recover most of its basic properties, like motility and DNA integrity, a new study found. Read More...
Domaine Naturaliste
Bruce Jukes began his professional career after studying agricultural science at UWA. The knowledge gained enabled him to properly appreciate and understand the concept of sustainable farming where emphasis is placed upon minimal intervention and encouraging a natural biosphere as much as possible. Read More...
Soft tissue pathology in the adolescent patient
Head and neck tumours are common in the adult population, with major attention paid to epithelial malignancies given the significant morbidity and mortality associated with these pathologies. In infants, adolescents and young patients, however, soft tissue tumours are more likely to be encountered compared to epithelial malignancies. Read More...
Family History of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is common, with a lifetime risk of one in eight for women. It is usually the result of chance and ageing with lifestyle and environmental factors also contributing. Five-year survival is greater than 90% due to early detection and advances in treatment. Read More...
In the news: August 2021
In the news July 2021: Million-dollar questions; Another tick for kids’ hospice; New silica testing; Money up for grabs; Loo help; Winners are grinners; Tackling blindness; Dig Deep; Over the rainbow; Art for art’s sake. Read More...