Dermatology

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.

Children's health 31 Dec 2015

Mass drug administration shown to effectively control scabies

In a world-first study, treatment of a whole community with ivermectin has been shown to virtually eliminate scabies.

Children's health 22 Dec 2015

Making a difference to the lives of children with burn injuries

A passion to provide high quality care to children recovering from burn injuries is what drives occupational therapist Debra Phillips who is currently completing her…

Infections 13 Feb 2015

Athlete’s foot: Dr Joe Kosterich

Athlete's foot is a fungal skin infection which is more likely when feet are hot and damp. It is harmless and easily treated with anti-fungal…

Infections 13 Feb 2015

Jock itch: Dr Joe Kosterich

Jock itch is a fungal infection of the skin on the groin. It is more likely in people who get hot and sweat a lot.…

Cancer 18 Nov 2014

Staging of Skin (Cutaneous) Melanoma

Melanoma staging is a system for classifying melanoma skin cancer according to its severity in terms of tumour size, lymph node spread and metastasis at…

Cancer 13 Nov 2014

Melanoma

Skin cancer types including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma can be prevented by reducing sun exposure. Find out more...

Nutrition 02 Aug 2014

Using milk proteins to treat eczema

Reducing the severity of eczema using natural milk proteins is the focus of a research study being conducted in Sydney by Griffith University and the…

Nutrition 15 Jul 2014

‘Natural’ moisturisers can cause food allergies

A study, published this month in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, was the first to demonstrate in the laboratory evidence of…