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Are you interested in participating in a contraceptive clinical study?We are conducting a clinical research study where two reliable long-acting reversible contraceptive methods are studied. One is an intrauterine system inserted into the woman’s uterus and the other is an implant inserted under the skin in the upper arm.
If you fulfill the above criteria and you are interested to find out more about the study, please call: Have you been diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism?The Keogh Institute requires volunteers for a study investigating treatment of hypercalcaemia in participants with primary hyperparathyroidism who are unable to undergo parathyroidectomy. Click for details… |
The Keogh Institute is now on facebookFor up to date information on what’s happening at the Keogh Institute follow us on facebook. Could you be a sperm donor?One in every 10 couples has problems with fertility. Many of these problems can be overcome by medical treatment and/or IVF. However, if the male partner has no sperm at all (a condition called azoospermia) these options are not available unless they have access to donated sperm. Click to read on… The Australian PCOS AlliancePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine condition in women of reproductive age. We don’t know what causes it but we know there are many genetic susceptibilities and environmental factors which may lead to the clinical condition known as PCOS. It may cause problems with irregular periods, excessive body hair (hirsutism), weight gain and difficulties with fertility. Click to read on… Keogh Institute research nurse wins ENSA awardsSandy van der Westhuizen, Clinic Research Nurse at the Keogh Institute, has won two awards from the Endocrine Nurses’ Society of Australasia (ENSA) for her presentation on the treatment of infertility in men. |
Chew KK, Finn J, Stuckey B, Gibson N, Sanfilippo F, Bremner A, Thompson P, Hobbs M and Jamrozik KErectile dysfunction as a predictor for subsequent atherosclerotic cardiovascular events: findings from a linked data study. Stuckey BGA, Kent GN, Ward LC, Brown SJ and Walsh JPPostpartum thyroid dysfunction and the longterm risk of hypothyroidism: results from a 12-year follow-up study of women with and without postpartum thyroid dysfunction Chew KK, Bremner A, Stuckey B, Earle C and Jamrozik KAlcohol consumption and male erectile dysfunction: an unfounded reputation for risk? Journal of Sexual Medicine, 6(5): 1386-1394, 2009 Click for Abstract… Cussons AJ, Watts GF, Burke V, Shaw JE, Zimmet PZ and Stuckey BGACardiometabolic risk in polycystic ovary syndrome: a comparison of different approaches to defining the metabolic syndrome. Palmer NR and Stuckey BGAPremature ejaculation: a clinical update Chew KK, Bremner A, Earle CM, Jamrozik K and Stuckey BGAMale erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease: Is there an intimate nexus? Thorne CH and Stuckey BGAPelvic congestion syndrome presenting as persistent genital arousal: a case report. |