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In the news: October 2020

Medical Forum Newswire·October 1, 2020

In the news October 2020: Major private cancer centre developments; UWA’s DREAM trial; Short-stay models of care; intravenous iron therapy; WA opioid deaths; Mesothelioma case rates; susceptibility to cirrhosis among high-risk drinkers. Read More...

News & Reports Research News WA News

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Virtual reality for spinal rehab

Medical Forum Newswire·October 1, 2020

Virtual reality is being put to the test by people with spinal cord injuries as part of a project by researchers at Curtin University’s School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and Speech Pathology. Read More...

News & Reports WA News

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Wine Review: Calneggia’s value for money

Dr Louis Papaelias·October 1, 2020

Whilst not aiming for the super-premium end of the market, Calneggia has slotted into the niche of producing quality wines that offer value for money Read More...

Lifestyle

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Oral manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease

Medical Forum·September 29, 2020

Oral manifestations are not uncommon for inflammatory bowel disease with an estimated prevalence rate of between 20% and 50%. Read More...

Clinical Articles

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Yes, she’s that Fiona

Ara Jansen·September 24, 2020

Working on the frontline with COVID-19 patients, Professor Fiona Lake says patient care is both the biggest honour and challenge in medicine. Read More...

Lead Articles Medical Profiles

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