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Red alert on blood protein

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New Zealand and Australian medical researchers have begun a study on the use, risk, and efficacy of albumin after a controversial study linked the blood drug with increased mortality rates. People complaining of flu symptoms may be infected with respiratory syncytial virus, a finding that underscores the importance of proper diagnosis before the prescription of anti-influenza treatments. A breakthrough in the treatmentof heroin addiction has been announced.

Australia, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Medical Research, Research, Column, Respiratory syncytial virus, Influenza research, Heroin habit, Albumin

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For the love of a child

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This article focuses on the impact of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) as a treatment for infertility on the lives of five Australian women who underwent the procedure. Relevant points include the motives for seeking IVF, the emotional and financial costs, and the aftermath when a child was successfully conceived and born.

Case studies, Fertilization in vitro, Human, Human fertilization in vitro, Infertility, Female, Female infertility

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Recipe for confusion

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The information available in 2001 on nutrition for Australians is extremely confusing as a variety of conflicting messages from the medical world, government and the food industry are put forward. General guidelines for healthy eating need to be tailored to the individual.

Cover Story, Nutrition

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