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Improving outcomes for kids with cancer

UNSW childhood cancer researchers have been awarded close to $4.5 million to fund ground breaking new research set to significantly […]

‘No-drill’ dentistry stops tooth decay

A University of Sydney study has revealed that tooth decay (dental caries) can be stopped, reversed, and prevented without the […]

The right to know? We need to talk about genetic testing

In the past decade major developments have been made in cancer genetics with the identification of inherited mutations, along with […]

Experts unite to support new approach to suicide prevention

Australia could see a 20% drop in suicide deaths and attempts if governments took nine immediate steps, a UNSW mental […]

Cranberry Juice May Help Protect Against Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors

A new study reveals that drinking low-calorie cranberry juice cocktail may help lower the risk of chronic diseases that rank […]

Contraception after childbirth and during breastfeeding

Introduction to contraception after childbirth Contraceptive choices for non-breastfeeding women Contraceptive choices for breastfeeding women Natural methods Lactational amenorrhoea Fertility […]

Aranesp

Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) is used to treat anaemia due to chronic kidney failure. It works in exactly the same way as the natural hormone erythropoietin.