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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor: Clinton’s story
Neurology 29 Aug 2017

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor: Clinton’s story

Deep brain stimulation is a treatment for essential tremor. In this video, Clinton talks about how DBS improved his symptoms and his quality of life.
Genes linked to motor skills development
Children's health 26 Aug 2017

Genes linked to motor skills development

A study has shown that genes could influence neural motor skills, which could lead to new insights in the treatment of motor skills impairments.
New genetic analysis approach could improve diagnosis for mitochondrial disease
Children's health 16 Aug 2017

New genetic analysis approach could improve diagnosis for mitochondrial disease

A new approach to genetic analysis could greatly improve diagnostic rates for children with baffling and often fatal mitochondrial disease.
Genetic immune deficiency and severe childhood infections
Children's health 27 Jul 2017

Genetic immune deficiency and severe childhood infections

A gene mutation making young children extremely vulnerable to common viruses may represent a new type of immunodeficiency, according to a researcher.
Treatment for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Children's health 24 Jul 2017

Treatment for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

A new research study has found that for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, the most effective way to treat their condition is with exercise.
Influenza linked to deadly brain disease
Children's health 23 Jul 2017

Influenza linked to deadly brain disease

University of Sydney researchers have established a link between influenza and devastating brain diseases in children.
The effects of childhood stroke on motor skills
Blood 22 Jul 2017

The effects of childhood stroke on motor skills

Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children, yet there is very little research around childhood stroke.
List of Australasian medical colleges
Healthcare 12 Jun 2017

List of Australasian medical colleges

Last updated: 6 December 2017
Medicinal cannabis reduces epileptic seizures in children
Children's health 10 Jun 2017

Medicinal cannabis reduces epileptic seizures in children

A form of medicinal cannabis, cannabidiol, has significantly reduced convulsive seizures in a group of children with a severe form of epilepsy.