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Caffeine Level in Blood May Help Diagnose People with Parkinson’s Disease
The level of caffeine in the blood may provide a simple way to aid the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, according […]
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New recommendations to reduce the underutilisation of pathology testing
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) has announced new recommendations to reduce underutilisation in pathology testing in order to […]
New guidelines on the use of iron studies
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) has released a new position statement on best-practice guidelines on the use of iron […]
Eating at night could increase risk of heart disease and diabetes
Eating during the night is associated with higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and the body’s 24-hour cycle is […]
Cells programmed like computers to fight disease
Cells can be programmed like a computer to fight cancer, influenza and other serious health conditions – breakthrough research by […]
A note of caution amidst a ‘revolution’ in hepatitis C treatment
As new treatments for hepatitis C reshape the landscape, new data from UNSW underscore the need to address issues including discrimination, […]
Healthier lifestyles for women with Type 2 diabetes
Helping women with Type 2 diabetes to undertake a more healthy lifestyle is the aim of a wellness program developed […]
Towards a portable test for tiredness
Saliva or blood tests may one day be used to detect when we’re too tired to drive or think clearly […]
“Artificial pancreas” brings hope for people with type 1 diabetes
A new “artificial pancreas” being studied by the University of Melbourne could dramatically transform the lives of people with type […]
The effects of childhood stroke on motor skills
Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children, yet there is very little research around childhood […]
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