UWA Archives - Medical Forum

Meet Dr Amira Allahham and her burning passion for knowledge

Ara Jansen·February 13, 2025

Discovering and learning are the things that make Dr Amira Allahham’s life thrilling. With a number of discoveries already under her belt, the researcher is now looking at how burn injuries can change the brain. Read More...

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Bone scan for dementia

Medical Forum·September 5, 2024

A WA study has shown that a simple and common scan can reveal if people are at increased risk of developing dementia later in life. Read More...

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US approves WA-trialled drug

Medical Forum·April 4, 2024

A high blood pressure medication which was trialled by UWA has been approved for use in the United States. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Nasal spray for ear bugs gets closer

Medical Forum·March 7, 2024

A nasal spray that could potentially prevent childhood ear infections and reduce antibiotic use is a step closer to clinical trials, thanks to a $500,000 grant. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Vape shops near schools

Medical Forum·February 8, 2024

Vape stores in WA are densely located around schools and in disadvantaged areas, according to new research which found that 88% of stores were situated within one kilometre of a school. Read More...

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WA stem cell breakthrough

Medical Forum·August 17, 2023

West Australian researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute have made groundbreaking progress in reprograming human stem cells. Read More...

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Early intervention in autism

Medical Forum·April 6, 2023

New autism research led by the Telethon Kids Institute and University of South Australia has backed the investment in early years’ intervention from an economic perspective. Read More...

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Raine Study launches Gen-2 follow-up

Medical Forum·March 30, 2023

The Raine Study has started booking appointments for the 18th follow-up in their multi-generational research. Read More...

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Features

Patient and clinician experiences collide In a Heartbeat

The new approaches needed to autism care in WA

Dr Kiran Puttappa on running a GP clinic and supporting overseas-trained doctors

Clinicals

An overview of atrial fibrillation, what you need to know

Proactive prevention of cardiovascular disease

Chest wall injuries – a different approach

Guest Columns

Screening for child abuse in rural WA emergency departments

The emotional side of money – how to avoid biases to become a better investor

Low iron among WA children – what doctors need to know

How to secure our future GP workforce – a student’s perspective

Lifestyle

Round out summer at Sculpture at Bathers

The iX1 BMW EV offers a different kind of turbocharge

Lights, camera, action! The Alliance Française French Film Festival is back

What’s up, Doc? Meet the voice behind iconic Looney Tunes characters

UWA

Meet Dr Amira Allahham and her burning passion for knowledge

Bone scan for dementia

US approves WA-trialled drug

Nasal spray for ear bugs gets closer

Vape shops near schools

WA stem cell breakthrough

Early intervention in autism

Raine Study launches Gen-2 follow-up

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General Practitioner – DR7 Medical Centre – Yokine