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No response to antidepressants – Hyperactive neurons may be the culprits
A recent study has found a possible reason for why the most popular class of antidepressants has proven ineffective in some patient groups. Each year around six per cent of all adult Australians are affected by a depressive illness.1On average, depressive illness affects one in six women and one in eight men.2 Selective serotonin reuptake…
Read MoreMyopia – a global epidemic
Myopia also known as short-sightedness, is a refractive error, where the shape of your eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in blurred distant vision. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), myopia already affects about 30 per cent of the world’s population. In Australia and New Zealand, the myopic population is estimated to reach…
Read MoreParents staging fundraiser to support for their little “miracle man”
The parents of a two-year-old Sydney boy born with no eyes are appealing to the community for financial help. Northern Beaches couple, Fiona Gould and husband Stevie Innes have their sights set on a new vehicle to help transport their “miracle man”, Archie Innes, in his wheelchair, along with his special needs equipment. In order…
Read MoreAlmost $10 million funding boost for InsideOut Institute for eating disorders
On Sunday, February 3, the New South Wales Government pledged $9.6 million over the ensuing four years to a dynamic national eating disorders institute. The InsideOut Institute – Australia’s first national body for research and clinical excellence in eating disorders – was the worthy recipient of the government funds. According to Psychologist and InsideOut Institute…
Read MoreFasting to fight addiction in Australia’s youth
January has ticked over into February, bringing about the annual febfast theoretical diet pilgrimage. Established at as a fundraiser for young disadvantaged Australians, the goal is to cease sugar, alcohol or any of your other vices for one month. We’re well aware from past projects that addiction is a cruel beast. Those who find themselves…
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