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Whooping cough (pertussis)

Whooping cough, otherwise known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial disease which affects the respiratory system and produces spasms of coughing that usually end in a high-pitched sounding deep inspiration of air, which is what is referred to as the "whoop".
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Insomnia

Insomnia is defined as unsatisfactory sleep that affects daytime functions. The daytime consequences of insomnia include fatigue, irritability, decreased memory and concentration, and malaise. All of these symptoms result in a reduced quality of life and impact on work life by...
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Anaemia of chronic disease

Anaemia is a condition in which the level of haemoglobin in the blood is low. Haemoglobin is responsible for the transport of oxygen around the blood within red blood cells. In anaemia of chronic disease, the anaemia is caused by a long-term inflammation that is present in many...

Medical Indemnity

Physicians Want Real Action From Governments on Medical Indemnity Physicians Want Real Action From Governments on Medical IndemnityNo Government in […]

Medicare Update

Important Changes to the Medicare Arrangements for Diagnostic Imagining and Radiation Oncology Services Important Changes to the Medicare Arrangements for […]

Cinemas may trigger asthma

The problem may be linked to the way cats lick themselves The problem may be linked to the way cats […]

Asthma and the cockroach connection

You might be aware of some of the typical triggers for children’s asthma cigarette smoke, allergens such as pollen or […]

Asthma and exercise

If you have asthma, you don’t have to sit on the sidelines when it comes to exercise. If you have […]

Experts consider Australia’s future health needs

Health experts and doctors have gathered in Canberra today to discuss the future of general practice. Health experts and doctors […]

Cluster of genes linked with asthma

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A cluster of 291 genes has been linked with asthma, and one gene especially provides a good […]
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