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Molecule’s potential to slow Parkinson’s progress
A naturally occurring molecule in the brain, when used as a therapy, may hold a key to stopping the progression […]
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New ‘smart needle’ to make brain surgery safer
A new high-tech medical device to make brain surgery safer has been developed by researchers at the University of Adelaide. […]
Reflux tablet could prevent 60,000 pregnancy deaths
An international collaboration led by the Translational Obstetrics Group (TOG) based at Mercy Hospital for Women has discovered a treatment […]
Twin study helps unravel the genetic blueprint of the human brain
An internationally significant study of healthy twins, 65 years of age or older, has unlocked important clues about how genes […]
World-first epilepsy phone service launched
Tasmanians living with or affected by epilepsy will benefit from a world-first telephone-based peer support service launched in Hobart recently. […]
Unravelling the genetic mystery behind mitochondrial disease
Mitochondrial disease is an illness that robs its sufferers of energy, and damages muscles and major organs like the brain […]
Symptoms of mitochondrial disease commonly misdiagnosed
At least 30 Australian children (1 in 200) born every week are at risk of developing some form of mitochondrial […]
Breakthrough in understanding Parkinson’s disease
Research from The University of Queensland could lead to a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease, with future potential applications to nearly 50 […]
How a nurse’s smart phone could prevent stroke
One in four strokes – Australia’s second largest cause of death and disability – is caused by atrial fibrillation (AF) […]
Is Acetaminophen Use When Pregnant Associated with Kids’ Behavioral Probl…
Using the common pain-relieving medication acetaminophen during pregnancy was associated with increased risk for multiple behavioural problems in children, according […]
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