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Why is Australia’s most common genetic disorder so hard to pick up?

Why is Australia’s most common genetic disorder so hard to pick up?

Iron overload disorder – haemochromatosis – is debilitating and can be fatal.


People experiencing psoriasis and asthma receive PBS relief

People experiencing psoriasis and asthma receive PBS relief

Patients with urea cycle disorder will also benefit from the new round of listings.


Study questions ASD prescribing

Study questions ASD prescribing

Research found little evidence to suggest a widely used antidepressant reduces obsessive compulsive behaviours in patients with autism spectrum disorders.


Young mums more likely to have children with ADHD

Young mums more likely to have children with ADHD

Research has found the genetic risk of ADHD in children is particularly strong for women aged younger than 20 when they give birth.


‘It’s not PMS’: Shining a light on premenstrual dysphoric disorder

‘It’s not PMS’: Shining a light on premenstrual dysphoric disorder

The disorder was recently added to the WHO list of diseases, yet latest preliminary findings show it takes an average of 12 years for an Australian woman to be diagnosed.


Genetic link to anorexia ‘a great relief’ for patients

Genetic link to anorexia ‘a great relief’ for patients

New research showing a genetic link to the eating disorder may help reduce stigma and aid treatment.


Helping PTSD patients stop ‘enduring symptoms in silence’

Helping PTSD patients stop ‘enduring symptoms in silence’

PTSD Awareness Day aims to reduce burden and encourage support from healthcare professionals and advocacy groups.


Navigating drug and alcohol rehabilitation in general practice

Navigating drug and alcohol rehabilitation in general practice

Australia is home to hundreds of rehabilitation services, both privately and publicly funded. How can GPs best support patients on what can be a life-long journey?


Millions for residential eating disorder treatment centres

Millions for residential eating disorder treatment centres

The Federal Government has pledged $70.2 million for the establishment of six residential centres around Australia.


The wide-angled lens of autism

The wide-angled lens of autism

GP and autism advocate Dr James Best marks World Autism Awareness Day by considering the question, ‘How can one condition be so variable?’


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