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VMC Brings Breaking News from the RACGP Conference in Brisbane

This year’s Royal Australian College of General Practitioners 49th Annual Scientific Convention is being held in Brisbane from 5th – […]

Sustainable General Practice and Improved Patient Outcomes- How Chronic Workfor…

Bourke, Brewarrina, Boggabri, Coonamble and Collarenabri are all towns in western NSW that had suffered medical workforce crises- with some […]
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Burns

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of burns including first aid treatment and skin burn medical research.

New insight into skin-tanning process suggests novel way of preventing skin can…

Findings from a study led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Children’s Hospital Boston have rewritten science’s understanding of […]
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Inflammation

What is inflammation? Outcomes of early inflammation Causes of inflammation When to see a doctor Tests for inflammation Treatment of […]

Lab Links Gene To Aged Skin Problems, Cancer

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have uncovered a pathway through which a gene’s over-expression causes skin stem cells to […]
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Contact dermatitis

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of contact dermatitis written by professional medical specialists.

Botulinum Toxin Helps Facial Scars Heal Better

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that treating a facial wound in the early healing phase with botulinum toxin (Botox) improves […]

Positive parenting helps encourage healthy sun habits in children

A program that helps parents talk to their children about skin cancer risks may promote sun-safe behaviors, especially when parents […]
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Acne

Acne (also known as pimples) is a common condition of the skin in which pores on the face, neck, chest or back become plugged and the surrounding skin becomes red and inflamed. There are different types of acne, including blackheads and whiteheads.