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.
Children's health
07 Sep 2017
Genetic causes of cerebral palsy
A research group is investigating the underlying genetic causes of cerebral palsy, spurred on by the discoveries of University of Adelaide researchers.
Cancer
06 Sep 2017
New brain cancer drug shrinks tumours
Researchers found a drug previously approved to treat breast cancer could also be used to shrink medulloblastoma, a common form of childhood brain tumour.
Children's health
01 Sep 2017
Post-traumatic stress higher in children of veterans with PTSD
A study has found adult children of Australian Vietnam veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to have PTSD.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
