Children's health
10 Jun 2017
Medicinal cannabis reduces epileptic seizures in children
A form of medicinal cannabis, cannabidiol, has significantly reduced convulsive seizures in a group of children with a severe form of epilepsy.
Children's health
05 Jun 2017
New international guidelines for childhood sport-related concussion
Australian researchers release new international guidelines for childhood sport-related concussion.
Children's health
26 Mar 2017
Cannabis use in Australians with epilepsy
14% of Australians with epilepsy have successfully used cannabis products to manage seizures.
Children's health
13 Feb 2017
Premature babies don’t use sensory-prediction brain process that may be key to development
Premature babies don't use their expectations about the world to shape their brains as babies born at full term do, important evidence that this neural…
Children's health
27 Sep 2016
Unravelling the genetic mystery behind mitochondrial disease
Mitochondrial disease is an illness that robs its sufferers of energy, and damages muscles and major organs like the brain and heart. About 1 in…
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
10 Sep 2016
Is Acetaminophen Use When Pregnant Associated with Kids’ Behavioral Problems?
Using the common pain-relieving medication acetaminophen during pregnancy was associated with increased risk for multiple behavioural problems in children, according to an article published online…
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.
Fitness
29 Aug 2016
Parkinson’s Disease: Geoff shares his journey and advice for others
Geoff shares his personal experience of unusual muscle and movement symptoms in the lead up to his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease.
