WHO: ongoing cholera upsurge

Comprehensive cholera statistics for 2022, published by WHO today, shed light on the scale and extent of the ongoing cholera upsurge. While data for cholera remain inadequate, cases reported to WHO in 2022 were more than double those in 2021. Forty-four countries reported cases, a 25% increase from the 35 countries that reported cases in […]

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WHO: ongoing cholera upsurge

Comprehensive cholera statistics for 2022, published by WHO today, shed light on the scale and extent of the ongoing cholera upsurge. While data for cholera remain inadequate, cases reported to WHO in 2022 were more than double those in 2021. Forty-four countries reported cases, a 25% increase from the 35 countries that reported cases in […]

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Childhood risk factors for sleep apnoea in middle age

Childhood risk factors for sleep apnoea in middle age identified in long-term study: Researchers from the University of Melbourne have been able to track childhood risk factors in developing obstructive sleep apnoea later in life, in the first longitudinal study of its kind. The study, published today in Respirology, shows some childhood exposures, such as parental […]

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Childhood risk factors for sleep apnoea in middle age

Childhood risk factors for sleep apnoea in middle age identified in long-term study: Researchers from the University of Melbourne have been able to track childhood risk factors in developing obstructive sleep apnoea later in life, in the first longitudinal study of its kind. The study, published today in Respirology, shows some childhood exposures, such as parental […]

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When to prefer natural remedies over conventional medicine

Natural remedies: When should they be used in preference to conventional medicine?  In a world where modern medicine often takes center stage, natural remedies have been gaining popularity as an alternative or complementary approach to healing. Natural remedies encompass a wide range of treatments derived from nature, including herbs, dietary changes, mindfulness practices, and more. While […]

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When to prefer natural remedies over conventional medicine

Natural remedies: When should they be used in preference to conventional medicine?  In a world where modern medicine often takes center stage, natural remedies have been gaining popularity as an alternative or complementary approach to healing. Natural remedies encompass a wide range of treatments derived from nature, including herbs, dietary changes, mindfulness practices, and more. While […]

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Biobank for children with genetic muscle diseases

An Australian first biobank will be established to improve and discover new treatments for children with genetic muscle diseases such as muscular dystrophy. The National Muscle Disease Bio-databank, co-led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Monash University and Alfred Health, will advance research into understanding why children develop genetic muscle diseases. The project forms part of […]

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Biobank for children with genetic muscle diseases

An Australian first biobank will be established to improve and discover new treatments for children with genetic muscle diseases such as muscular dystrophy. The National Muscle Disease Bio-databank, co-led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Monash University and Alfred Health, will advance research into understanding why children develop genetic muscle diseases. The project forms part of […]

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Is hearing loss becoming more common? 5 modern risk factors

The increasing prevalence of hearing loss across various age groups is a growing concern in the healthcare industry. It’s no longer solely an issue for the elderly but is now affecting individuals earlier in life, setting alarm bells ringing for medical professionals. But why is this spike happening and how significant are modern risk factors? […]

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Is hearing loss becoming more common? 5 modern risk factors

The increasing prevalence of hearing loss across various age groups is a growing concern in the healthcare industry. It’s no longer solely an issue for the elderly but is now affecting individuals earlier in life, setting alarm bells ringing for medical professionals. But why is this spike happening and how significant are modern risk factors? […]

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