Found 275 news articles for childhood cancer
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Caroline Gargett receives academic promotion to Professor
…to examine their role in endometriosis, endometrial-related infertility, and endometrial cancer, as well as their therapeutic potential for pelvic organ prolapse. She is working with collaborators at CSIRO Manufacturing, Monash…… Read more
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Shining the light on ‘silent’ women’s health conditions
…to pelvic organ prolapse, ovarian cancer, infertility, pregnancy and pre-eclampsia, at the Monash Health Translation Precinct in Clayton. Day one will focus on endometriosis research from Australian and international scientists,…… Read more
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Childhood gastro link to type 1 diabetes
New research by scientists at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research suggests that the immune response to a common childhood viral infection that causes gastroenteritis, could trigger type 1 diabetes…… Read more
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Placental stem cells may protect against effects of pre-term lung disease
…medical care into childhood, or for some, even into adulthood. BPD facts Almost 1 in 10 babies in Australia are born premature. Up to 60 per cent of preterm babies…… Read more
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Highly regarded reproductive specialist promoted
…team are looking at embryo implantation, endometrial cancer, placental development and diseases of pregnancy, particularly pre-eclampsia,” said Prof Nie. “I would like to thank my group and everyone else who…… Read more
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Precision medicine pipeline may improve drug treatment for pancreatic cancer
…of the least survivable forms of cancer, pancreatic cancer, and provide some hope to these patients. “Pancreatic cancer has an overall five year survival rate of around five to seven…… Read more
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Launch of the Gandel Genomics Centre to enable next generation health care
…genetic mutations in tumour biopsies taken from cancer patients. Using this information, we are then able to identify the best and most effective treatments for those patients,” Professor Williams said….… Read more
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Help give children a healthier future
This is Bella, a gorgeous, happy young girl who, sadly, suffers from a common chronic and life-threatening childhood disease, type 1 diabetes. Children like Bella need your help. Bella was…… Read more
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Hope for babies starved of oxygen at birth
…most common disability in childhood. While the causes of brain injury can vary, the largest contributor to cerebral palsy is preterm birth. In addition, up to 70 per cent of…… Read more
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Promising new treatment for incurable premature lung disease
…and their families will require ongoing medical care into childhood, some even into adulthood. Timing is key Previously, the Nolds’ laboratory showed that the anti-inflammatory drug IL-1Ra, currently used in diseases…… Read more