Exercise
22 Nov 2007
Obesity and Sexuality
Sexuality refers to an individual's sexual attitudes, behaviours and practices. It is considered an integral part of our personality. The concept varies widely between individuals,…
Children's health
20 Nov 2007
Hayfever (seasonal rhinitis)
Seasonal rhinitis or hay fever is an exaggerated response to an allergen (e.g. pollen), causing inflammation of the nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.
Children's health
20 Nov 2007
Impact of Diet on Allergy Risk
Over the last few decades, there has been a huge increase in the number of people suffering from allergies. A large number of studies are beginning…
Blood
20 Nov 2007
Nutrition for lowering cholesterol levels
Both dietary changes and drugs are used in the management of cholesterol levels. In most cases, the dietary approach is the first option, since dietary…
Bone
16 Nov 2007
COSA ASM 2007 Highlights
The 34th COSA ASM offered a series of stimulating and exciting presentations from international and national experts covering the many disciplines of oncology research and clinical practice. The conference was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on November 14-16, 2007. Some of the presentations that took place are summarised here.
Blood
16 Nov 2007
New Anti-cancer Drug Now Subsidised by the Government
A government committee has recently announced its addition of Velcade (bortezomib) to the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Velcade is a novel drug used to treat an aggressive blood cancer called multiple myeloma. Although the treatment is worth several thousands of dollars, patients can now access the drug at heavily…
Blood
16 Nov 2007
New Hope for Patients with Myeloma as Velcade is Added to the PBS
A novel therapy for advanced and progressive stages of multiple myeloma has become available on the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from November 1st 2007. This is fantastic news for sufferers of this rare and debilitating haematological cancer, whom normally face a poor prognosis without treatment. Multiple myeloma (MM) is a…
Children's health
13 Nov 2007
Food Allergies among College Students: Awareness and Preparedness are Low
In one of the few studies ever to focus on food allergies among college students, University of Michigan Health System researchers have found that a surprising number of these young adults are not prepared to rapidly treat themselves in case of an allergic reaction and often are not vigilant about…
Children's health
13 Nov 2007
The Power of Fruit Juice
Some types of fruit juice are packed with health benefits, but stay away from juices loaded with sugar. In years past, family physician Pamela Rockwell told parents not to let their children drink too much fruit juice because of its link to obesity. These days, though, she has changed her…
