Talking teflon frogs with Wammo on Kiwi
From Kiwi FM, 23 August 2007:What happens when you cross a frog with a non-stick frying pan? New Scientist has the answer. Listen here.
Author: Bianca Nogrady
Bianca Nogrady is an Australian freelance science journalist, broadcaster and author - www.biancanogrady.com - @biancanogrady
G’s guide to eco-fabulous cleaning
From G Magazine, September/October 2007:Who has time to research the environmental cred of every cleaning product in their house? In this 8-page guide to non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning, Bianca Nogrady breaks through the greenwash to find the best choices.
Neck size a strong sleep apnoea clue
From Australian Doctor, 24 August 2007:Insulin levels and neck circumference are the two strongest predictors of the risk of obstructive sleep apnoea, a leading obesity expert says.Speaking at the recent Australian Doctor/HealthEdGP Summit on Diabetes, Obesity and Heart Disease in Sydney, Associate Professor John Dixon said a neck circumference of 43cm or more for men … Continue reading Neck size a strong sleep apnoea clue
Grape escape
From Australian Doctor, 23 August 2007:THERE’S a guilty pleasure involved in drinking good-quality wine while the sun still shines high in the sky. But in the vineyards of Mudgee, NSW, such pleasurable behaviour is one of the delights of a visit to this wine-growing region. Read more.
GPs alerted to influenza cardiac risk
From Australian Doctor, 23 August 2007:GPs are urged to be alert for cardiac symptoms in high-risk patients with influenza, as Australia struggles through its worst flu season in several years.Experts warned the infection could trigger acute coronary syndrome in patients with existing heart disease, and urged doctors to take preventive action. Read more.
Restless legs diagnosis missed in kids
From Australian Doctor, 16 August 2007:Restless legs syndrome is under-diagnosed in children and could be an underlying cause of behavioural and sleep problems, experts say.A US survey of more than 10,000 families found 1.9% of children aged 8-11 years and 2% of children aged 12-17 years met the criteria for restless legs syndrome, but only … Continue reading Restless legs diagnosis missed in kids
Fantastic Voyage
From Australian Doctor, 16 July 2007:Once firmly in the realm of science fiction, nanotechnology is fast becoming a medical reality – so fast that regulators are struggling to catch up. IN the classic 1960s science fiction film Fantastic Voyage, a medical team is shrunk to micrometre size and injected into the body of a dying … Continue reading Fantastic Voyage
Pathology Update 2007
From Pathway, Winter 2007:On one side of Sydney, lycra and sequins were in, but at Darling Harbour, lab coats were definitely the order of the day. As Sydney’s gay and lesbian community celebrated Mardi Gras, the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia held their annual Pathology Update conference on March 2–4, hosting nearly 1000 delegates … Continue reading Pathology Update 2007
Stem cell therapy helps incontinence
From Australian Doctor, 6 July 2007:LANCET Stem cell therapy is being hailed as the next leap forward in urogynaecology after a trial of skeletal muscle stem cells as a treatment for stress urinary incontinence reported a 90% success rate. Read more.
Web stokes Gardasil vax fears
From Australian Doctor, 6 July 2007:First it was a mass fainting, now unsubstantiated rumours of a link to infertility have seen some parents withdraw approval for their daughters to receive the HPV vaccine, Gardasil. Read more.
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