Diseases
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Researchers have discovered a molecule that could be used to treat sepsis AAP - 14-11-2017
Gold Coast researchers hope their discovery could soon lead to a new drug to treat sepsis and save millions of lives. Australian researchers
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Genetic carrier screening should be recommended for all couples planning a family HealthTimes - 06-11-2017
New research by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has shown that the combined affected pregnancy rate of cystic fibrosis (CF), fragile X syndrome
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Health authority issued a warning as bat season takes off AAP - 06-11-2017
As bat breeding season takes off in NSW, the state's health authority has issued a warning about contracting the mammal's potentially fatal lyssavirus.
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Calls for routine genetic screening AAP - 03-11-2017
Research shows one in 20 people carry a gene for either cystic fibrosis, fragile X syndrome and spinal muscular atrophy. There are calls for
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Meningococcal started showing symptoms only 12 hours beforehand AAP - 17-10-2017
NT health authorities say a child who died in Darwin from meningococcal started showing symptoms only 12 hours beforehand. An infant who died
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Cystic fibrosis screening - are you one of the 1 in 25? HealthTimes - 13-10-2017
Cystic Fibrosis Community Care Victoria has relaunched its carrier screening community education project with an advertising campaign that asks, “Are you one of the
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Australian scientists have discovered better liver disease treatments AAP - 12-10-2017
Analysis of liver tissue from mice has resulted in the discovery of a new cell that works to protect the large organ from infection. Australian
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According to US study dental antibiotics linked to 'superbug' AAP - 11-10-2017
Australians are reminded that most dental procedures don't require antibiotics and previous overuse has in recent times led to more severe dental infections.
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Meningococcal outbreak in NT worsens AAP - 10-10-2017
The 25th case has been confirmed of the deadly meningococcal disease in the Central Australian indigenous communities of Barkly and Katherine.
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Meningococcal outbreak may spread to the Top End AAP - 02-10-2017
A meningococcal outbreak mainly affecting Aboriginal children from Central Australian communities could spread to the Top End, NT health experts say.
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Measles outbreak in Victoria has gotten worse AAP - 02-10-2017
The measles outbreak in Victoria has gotten worse, with another four cases confirmed in the state. A Melbourne office building is at the centre
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A meningococcal vaccine has been approved by the TGA AAP - 12-09-2017
A vaccine that protects very young children against four strains of meningococcal has been approved by the TGA. A combination vaccine that
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Experts warn against gluten-free diets AAP - 05-09-2017
A research review suggests just 16 per cent of people who report gluten intolerance actually suffer symptoms when challenged in placebo blind study.
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Australian experts call for more active coeliac screening AAP - 21-08-2017
More screening of high-risk groups is an appropriate way to diagnose, treat and manage coeliac disease, Australian experts say. Children with
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Australia is experiencing its worst ever flu season AAP - 15-08-2017
Experts have blamed poor vaccination rates among children for the record breaking flu notifications and flu-related hospitalisations in Queensland and NSW.
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Queenslanders are being urged to protect themselves against the flu AAP - 11-08-2017
More than 3500 Queenslanders have been diagnosed with the flu in the past week, the second highest number of reported notifications in the state's history.
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New genetic analysis approach could improve diagnosis for mitochondrial disease HealthTimes - 07-08-2017
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) scientists have shown a new approach to genetic analysis could greatly improve diagnostic rates for children with baffling
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An existing diabetes drug offers hope for Parkinson's AAP - 04-08-2017
Scientists in the UK have shown that an existing diabetes drug has the potential to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. An international
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Hendra virus has been detected in an unvaccinated horse in the north of NSW AAP - 03-08-2017
The presence of the often-fatal Hendra virus has been confirmed in an unvaccinated horse in the north of NSW. The Department of Primary Industries
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Australia's first completely gluten-free restaurant opens in Melbourne AAP - 26-07-2017
People with coeliac disease can now dine out without fear of cross-contamination or illness at Australia's first completely gluten-free restaurant.
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