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- Posted in All, Research, Breast
BRCA Gene Mutations Increase Risk of Male Breast Cancer
Like women, men can also have abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The lifetime risk of men developing breast cancer is about 1 in 1000.
- Posted in All, Research, Endocrine
What is Hyperparathyroidism?
The parathyroid glands are located in the neck behind the thyroid gland. They are responsible for the tight control of the calcium levels in your blood. Calcium is important for the normal functioning of the brain, heart, muscles, nerves, as well as the strength of your bones. Untreated hyperparathyroidism can cause serious long-term health problems.
- Posted in All, Research, Endocrine
Thyroid Cancer on the Rise
About 2700 people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer in Australia each year. The incidence of thyroid cancer has been steadily increasing with diagnosis of papillary thyroid cancers having tripled over the last three decades. In fact, thyroid cancer is currently on track to be the 4th most common cancer by 2030.
- Posted in All, News, General
Staged Return of Elective Surgery
While non-urgent elective surgery had been on hold, urgent category 1 and 2 cases have continued during the COVID-19 shut down. Last week the Queensland government approved a staged return of certain procedures including breast reconstruction surgery.
- Posted in All, Events
Crazy Socks for Docs Day
CrazySocks4Docs Day raises awareness of the mental health of doctors and health practitioners, in effort to reduce the stigma for those experiencing mental illness.
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