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Sun, 20 May 2012 13:31:49 +1000 720 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/more-evidence-on-clot-risks-of-non-oral-contraceptives/17441 Finding suggest some women should shift to a contraceptive pill to reduce their risk http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/more-evidence-on-clot-risks-of-non-oral-contraceptives/17441 Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/when-too-much-sun-is-not-enough/17443 Lupus patients show more severe symptoms of the disease if their vitamin D levels are low, an Australian-first study has found. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/when-too-much-sun-is-not-enough/17443 Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/response-to-first-anti-epileptic-drug-predicts-future-seizures/17444 How well people with newly diagnosed epilepsy respond to their first drug treatment, may signal the likelihood that they will continue to have uncontrolled seizures according to University of Melbourn http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/response-to-first-anti-epileptic-drug-predicts-future-seizures/17444 Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/delayed-female-sexual-maturity-linked-to-longer-lifespan-in-mice/17436 An intriguing clue to longevity lurks in the sexual maturation timetable of female mammals, Jackson Laboratory researchers and their collaborators report. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/delayed-female-sexual-maturity-linked-to-longer-lifespan-in-mice/17436 Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/mums'-gluten-sensitivity-linked-to-schizophrenia-risk-in-children/17439 Babies born to women with sensitivity to gluten appear to be at increased risk of developing schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders later in life, according to new findings from Karolinska Inst http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/mums'-gluten-sensitivity-linked-to-schizophrenia-risk-in-children/17439 Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/inducing-labour-can-reduce-birth-complications/17440 Outcomes of elective induction of labour compared with expectant management: population based study. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/inducing-labour-can-reduce-birth-complications/17440 Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/pregnant-women-taking-risks-with-asthma-medication/17434 Pregnant women are exposing themselves and their unborn babies to unnecessary risk by stopping their asthma medication without consulting their doctor. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/pregnant-women-taking-risks-with-asthma-medication/17434 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/higher-risk-of-birth-defects-from-assisted-reproduction/17435 A University of Adelaide study has identified the risk of major birth defects associated with different types of assisted reproductive technology. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/higher-risk-of-birth-defects-from-assisted-reproduction/17435 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/long-term-consequences-from-mild-brain-injury/17438 Even mild head injuries can cause significant abnormalities in brain function that last for several days, which may explain the neurological symptoms experienced by some individuals who have experienc http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/long-term-consequences-from-mild-brain-injury/17438 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/who-lean-on-me-to-stop-tobacco-industry/17405 Full implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) – particularly provisions on countering tobacco industry influence – is necessary to protect people from t http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/who-lean-on-me-to-stop-tobacco-industry/17405 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/training-to-help-you-stay-ehealthy/17432 Health Minister Tanya Plibersek today launched an online “learning centre” which details how the Gillard Government’s new electronic health record system will work for patients and p http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/training-to-help-you-stay-ehealthy/17432 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/autumn-warning-cancer-causing-skin-damage-is-done-when-young/17433 With high UV levels continuing in Queensland this autumn, young people are at risk of suffering the worst skin damage they will receive during their lifetime, research from Queensland University of Te http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/autumn-warning-cancer-causing-skin-damage-is-done-when-young/17433 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/telemedicine-vision-for-remote-eye-care/17413 Optometrists from Flinders University will soon be able to diagnose and manage eye diseases in rural and remote communities – all from the comfort of their computer chair. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/telemedicine-vision-for-remote-eye-care/17413 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/new-funding-for-cancer-screening-will-save-lives/17428 Thousands of Australians will avoid a premature death thanks to $50 million in new funds for bowel cancer screening announced in the lead-up to the federal budget, Cancer Council Australia said today. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/new-funding-for-cancer-screening-will-save-lives/17428 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/organbook-use-facebook-to-talk-about-organ-donation/17429 Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Catherine King joined with Facebook to launch a way for Australians to start a conversation about their wish to become an organ and tissue donor. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/organbook-use-facebook-to-talk-about-organ-donation/17429 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000