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A rare disease is a condition with a prevalence of less than 1 in 2,000. ... individually rare, these conditions are collectively common. Rare Disease Day on 28 February raises awareness of the 7,000 rare diseases and brings the rare disease community together. Image: Ainsely and daughter Charleigh ...
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... a pivotal role in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), paving the way for new therapeutic treatments. Dr Kurtis ... a pivotal role in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), paving the way for new therapeutic treatments. A chronic lung disease characterised by breathing difficulties, COPD is caused by ...
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... new treatment for two inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD): Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. HMRI researchers have received a $98,700 ... new treatment for two inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD): Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr Gerard Kaiko and his team, from ... world-first research developing a new therapy to reduce the long-term disease progression of Crohn’s disease, IBD and ulcerative colitis. ...
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University of Newcastle and HMRI respiratory disease expert Professor Peter Wark will lead a new $2.1m project to ... develop targeted treatments for the rare genetic and life-threatening disease cystic fibrosis, which damages the lungs and digestive system. University of Newcastle and HMRI respiratory disease expert Professor Peter Wark will lead a new $2.1m project to ...
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To mark Rare Disease Day 2017, HMRI and the Priority Research Centre GrowUpWell host ... disorder: Not such a rare experience Register online To mark Rare Disease Day 2017, HMRI and the Priority Research Centre GrowUpWell ... ability to cope and adjust to having a child with a diagnosed rare disease. The seminar will be chaired by Dr Linda Campbell and Associate ...
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... for debilitating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr Simon Keely has shown the potential of a new therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. University of Newcastle researchers have shown the potential of ... for debilitating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In collaboration with the University of ...
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... of contact for patients with initial symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), many of these health professional lack confidence about ... of contact for patients with initial symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), many of these health professional lack confidence about ... People with IBD report poor quality of life, particularly when the disease is active. However, the disease is complex, life-long and ...
Category: Research
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are the two major chronic respiratory diseases in ... Institute of Health and Welfare ). COPD is a leading cause of disease burden in Australia and the 5th leading cause of death (Source ... of smoking and COPD in Australia. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to describe a number of lung conditions, ...
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Have you recently been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease? Diet is a key influencer of the gut environment and there is ... factors impact the development and clinical course of Crohn’s disease. Why is the research being done? This study aims to ... the role that diet may play in the causes and mechanisms of Crohn’s disease. To improve the quality of life for people living with Crohn’s ...
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... in understanding key mechanisms involved in Alzheimer’s disease. Working with an eminent scientific team that included Nobel ... in understanding key mechanisms involved in Alzheimer’s disease. People afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease develop progressive shrinking of the brain and memory ...