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Meningioma of the spinal cord

Meningioma of the spinal cord

Meningioma of the spinal cord is a rare cancer which occurs in the spinal cord, part of the central nervous system. It is most common…

11 Aug 2002

Pituitary gland cancer: Carcinoma of the pituitary gland

Pituitary gland cancer: Carcinoma of the pituitary gland

Pituitary gland cancer or carcinoma of the pituitary gland is a rare cancer treated with radiotherapy and surgery. It runs in families.

11 Aug 2002

Skin cancer: Malignant melanoma

Skin cancer: Malignant melanoma

Malignant melanoma is a deadly type of skin cancer associated with sun exposure. Australia has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world.

06 Aug 2002

How acupuncture can treat depression during pregnancy

Did you know that women are at highest risk of depression during pregnancy? Many factors before, during and after pregnancy can promote stress and inflammation,…

13 Dec 2018

Kidney health

Kidney health

Keeping kidneys health prevents kidney failure (renal failure), kidney pain and kidney disease, and helps maintain kidney function.

09 May 2012

Living with Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Living with Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterised by excessive perspiration in response to non-thermoregulatory stimuli; that is, in response to stimuli other than heat.

12 Mar 2012

Alcohol consumption: Short-term health consequences

Alcohol consumption: Short-term health consequences

As the amount of alcohol consumed in a single sitting is increased, the BAC increases proportionately. Once the BAC has surpassed 0.05%, inhibitions are reduced…

07 Jan 2012

Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is one of the four areas of the diencephalon and lies below the thalamus in the…

01 Jan 2012

Selective oestrogen receptor modulators

  Selective oestrogen receptor modulators are a class of medicines which work by interfering with the action of oestrogen receptors.

01 Jan 2012