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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain resulting from external forces, such as rapid acceleration/deceleration, impacts, blast waves, or penetration by a projectile. Brain function is temporarily or permanently impaired and the structural integrity of the brain is damaged. Veterans and military personnel that have been exposed to explosions may or may not experience symptoms associated […]

Paracetamol, one of Australia’s common pain relievers has been linked to an increased risk of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. A study by the University of California and University of Aarhus in Denmark surveyed more than 64,000 Danish women between 1996 and 2002. Women who took Paracetamol while pregnant had a 37 […]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most diagnosed psychological disorder among children. It is a developmental disorder that affects up to 10% of the child population and often extends into adulthood. ADHD is characterised by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Research has also shown that working memory is compromised in children with ADHD (Kofler, 2008). […]

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder characterised by withdrawal from reality with delusions, hallucinations, emotional dysregulation and disorganised behaviour. It involves alterations in brain structure and function. The Australia Schizophrenia Research Institute estimates that approximately 1 in 100 people have or will develop schizophrenia during their lifetime. Onset is usually between 15 and 30 years […]