Urology

Blood 20 Feb 2020

Iron deficiency anaemia

Iron deficiency anaemia is a blood disorder in which haemoglobin, used for transporting oxygen, declines due to low levels of iron in the blood.

Cancer 11 Oct 2018

Birth defect predicts testicular cancer, infertility

First population-based cohort study to assess both adult fertility and cancer risk after surgical correction for undescended testes in early childhood.

Children's health 12 Sep 2017

Q&A: What does a urologist actually do?

Urologists are specialists who treat people for problems and diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. They treat men, women and children.

Blood 11 Jun 2017

Combining sport with type 1 diabetes: Elite athlete Alex shares his experiences

Elite athlete and type 1 diabetic Alex Kozeniauskas shares his experience on balancing the demands of type 1 diabetes with competition at the highest level.

Children's health 16 Mar 2017

Better sleep feels like winning the lottery

Improving your sleep quality is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery, according to research.

Cancer 17 Sep 2016

Symptoms of mitochondrial disease commonly misdiagnosed

At least 30 Australian children born every week are at risk of developing some form of mitochondrial disease in their lifetimes, yet 90% of affected…

Children's health 29 Dec 2015

Updating medicine ingredient names

Over the years, some medicine ingredient names in Australia have become out of date. We will be updating some medicine ingredient names used in Australia…

Children's health 26 Mar 2015

When the spin doesn’t hold water

We often hear recommendations we should drink two litres, sometimes even three litres of water a day. But there’s just one simple rule that all…

Cancer 21 Feb 2015

Exercising for better health in prostate cancer therapy

Exercise helps reduce the side effects of prostate cancer treatment. Exercising as part of a supportive, social group and research has additional benefits.