Neurology

Medicinal cannabis reduces epileptic seizures in children
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.
New international guidelines for childhood sport-related concussion
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.
Cannabis use in Australians with epilepsy
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.
Premature babies don’t use sensory-prediction brain process that may be key to development
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…
Unravelling the genetic mystery behind mitochondrial disease
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…
Symptoms of mitochondrial disease commonly misdiagnosed
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…
Is Acetaminophen Use When Pregnant Associated with Kids’ Behavioral Problems?
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…
Parkinson’s disease: Impact on family and work, and Geoff’s advice for others
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.
Parkinson’s Disease: Geoff shares his journey and advice for others
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.