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Children's health 30 Nov 2018

Cerebral palsy guide helps GPs provide better care for patients

People living with cerebral palsy, carers and researchers have joined forces to create an Australian-first kit helping general practitioners better understand and support patients living…

Children's health 04 Sep 2018

Spider venom strikes a blow against childhood epilepsy

A devastating form of childhood epilepsy that is resistant to traditional drugs may have met its match in spider venom.

Cancer 20 May 2018

Possible novel way to stop untreatable paediatric brain cancers

Researchers used an experimental molecular therapy in preclinical laboratory tests to effectively treat several types of deadly paediatric brain cancer and now propose advancing the…

Children's health 13 Jan 2018

Brain remaps itself in child with double hand transplant

The first child to undergo a successful hand transplant was also detected to have massive changes in how sensations from the hands are sent in…

Chronic Pain 09 Jan 2018

Botox treatment for migraine: Dr Julian Rodrigues

Botulinum toxin or Botox injection is an effective treatment for some migraine headaches, including chronic daily migraine and migraine aura symptoms.

Chronic Pain 09 Jan 2018

Migraine treatment: Dr Julian Rodrigues

Migraine can be treated or managed with a variety of methods, including lifestyle changes and medication. Migraine therapy may be acute or preventative.

Chronic Pain 09 Jan 2018

What is migraine? Dr Julian Rodrigues

Migraine is a disorder of the brain. It can happen at any age and has a wide range of symptoms. There are several subtypes of…

Children's Health 01 Jan 2018

Child sexual abuse affects victim’s brain

A fresh look at neurobiological research shoots down any remaining myths that adult-child sex could be less harmful than claimed.

Mental Health 29 Aug 2016

Parkinson’s disease: Impact on family and work, and Geoff’s advice for others

Geoff knows from personal experience what it’s like to live with Parkinson's disease. He shares tips and advice for others with it and their carers.