Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a devastating and incurable muscle-wasting disease which can affect boys. Symptoms tend to appear before the age of 6 years and life expectancy is usually under 25 years. An international team of researchers have
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undertaken clinical trials for the treatment of this condition.
The effect of alcohol on hormones
A recent study examined the effect of drinking moderate amounts of alcohol on the HPA axis, the system which produces hormones in our body, and they found that it matters what drink you prefer and whether you drink it on an empty stomach.
Violence against health professionals in rural Australia
Violence experienced by health professionals in remote rural regions of Australia is increasing. We look at why this is the case and what needs to be done to rectify the situation.
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