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IRON-MATTERS is a series of interviews by and for medical and health practitioners focusing on hereditary haemochromatosis. The series is intended to provide general practitioners with in-depth information about this genetic chronic condition. Topics include - diagnosis in general practice with GP Dr Robert Menz- the genetics of haemochromatosis with clinical geneticist Prof martin Delatycki- haemochromatosis and the liver with gastroenterologist Prof John Olynyk- haemochromatotic arthropath ...
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Specialist and mainstream audiences alike rely on the Health Report to bring clarity to health and medical issues from social, scientific and political points of view.
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Blood letting might be an ancient practice, but in some cases it's still the ideal treatment. One instance is in haemochromatosis, an inherited condition where the body absorbs too much iron. Many patients still undertake blood letting at pathology centres where it can't be put to good use. But they could be donating their blood — providing an iron…
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The latest health news, including new guidelines to limit "forever chemicals" per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — or PFAS — in drinking water. And Egypt has been certified malaria-free. References Australian Drinking Water Guidelines - Public Consultation on Draft Guidance for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) PFAS Australia: 'Forever ch…
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The incidence of type 2 diabetes among Australian adults is declining. However this decline is not being seen across all ethnic backgrounds. From 2011 to 2019, the incidence increased among those born in Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and Pacific Islands. It has prompted calls to adjust prevention strategies to better serve people from cultura…
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a group of inflammatory joint conditions that affect children and teens under the age of 16. An Australian study has documented the physical, mental, social and financial burden of these conditions on young people and their families. It has identified "unacceptable delays" in diagnosis, and an ongoing lack of …
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Have you been invited to join a running group lately? It's likely, in part because of the growing popularity of events like Parkrun. It's one thing to cave under peer pressure and drop into a single Sunday sesh, and another to become a regular attendant. Thanks to a three-year study of Parkrun data, we now know more about why some people stick with…
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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auPor Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The latest health news, including the burst of viral illnesses we've seen recently in Australia — and which viruses are behind them. And was your last blood pressure reading accurate? A new study shows common but incorrect arm positions for these measurements can lead to overestimates. References NSW Respiratory Surveillance Report, October 2024 Ar…
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The rate of self-harm among young people is rising, but despite this the issue remains neglected. That's according to a major paper that has outlined what can be done by governments, services, the media and wider society to address the issue. It recommends addressing social and cultural contributors to self-harm, and centring the voices of people w…
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Giving birth is something many women go through and yet so many come out of it feeling like it didn't go to plan. When the baby is in breech position — bottom first instead of head first — it can get even more complicated. This is why, before things get to this point, attempts are made to flip the baby. And when this is unsuccessful, many women go …
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The latest health news, including microRNA researchers winning this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. What's the big deal with these tiny molecules? And Marburg virus has been detected in hospitals across Rwanda for the first time. The virus causes a haemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola. References Medicine Nobel awarded for gene-regulat…
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Wait times for ADHD treatment, or mental health support, can be long. So is there a pocket-sized solution? c Their efficacy is the subject of a new review, aiming to figure out just how helpful these interventions can be. Guest Joseph McGuire, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine References …
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In epilepsy, seizures are caused by an 'electrical storm' in the brain that can be seen during an EEG test. But there is another kind of seizure, which presents the same but cannot be seen on an EEG. Despite being so common, there are few treatments for functional seizures and functional neurological disorder (FND). Guest Jackie, participant in Re-…
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The rate of skin infections in Aboriginal children living in remote communities has halved over the course of a major five-year study. Untreated skin infections can cause rheumatic heart disease, sepsis and kidney disease – all of which disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. A trial has found regular skin check…
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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auPor Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The latest health news, including a US study linking indoor radon exposure to childhood leukaemia risk. Why Australian adults do (and don't) get vaccinated against the flu. And new rules come into effect banning the compounding of popular weight loss products. References Domestic radon exposure and childhood cancer risk by site and sex in 727 count…
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Both attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia share symptoms, so do they share genes? Researchers have looked at the genomes of thousands of people to pinpoint places where the conditions overlap. They found ADHD aligns more closely with dyslexia than autism, suggesting it might be better termed as a learning difficulty than a p…
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Millions of people are using period-tracking apps to record their menstrual cycle. In some cases, women are relying on these apps to prevent pregnancy, or to tell them when they’re most fertile when they are trying to have a baby. How accurate are they, and should you be trusting these companies with your health data? Guest Dr Emmalee Ford, biochem…
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