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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

 
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

 
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

 
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.

 
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.

 
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.

 
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

 
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 protects

 
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.

 
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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