Cancer
14 Aug 2007
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is common in older men and many over 50 have BPH symptoms. It can be treated with surgery, microwave therapy or medication.
Children's health
14 Aug 2007
Crohn’s and Colitis
Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease are gastrointestinal conditions that affect babies, children and adolescents.
Men's Health
14 Aug 2007
Parkinson’s Disease (Video)
Parkinson’s disease impairs the brain and central nervous system. Parkinson’s symptoms include shaking hands.
Children's health
13 Aug 2007
Crohn’s & Colitis Australia (CCA)
Crohn's & Colitis Australia (CCA) is the peak patient body representing people with inflammatory bowel disease with a commitment to finding a cure while providing…
Children's health
10 Aug 2007
Intervention Needed For Young, Less Educated Smokers With Diabetes
In a recent study, Monika M. Safford, M.D., assistant professor of Preventive Medicine at UAB, and a team of researchers found that nearly half of poorly educated, young adults with diabetes smoke cigarettes, magnifying the health risks associated with early-onset diabetes. This study – the first large, multi-centre study concerning…
Children's health
10 Aug 2007
Warning: Food Allergy Blood Tests Sometimes Unreliable
Blood tests are becoming an increasingly popular tool in the diagnosis of food allergies, but a study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center reports that some tests are more accurate than others and that too-heavy reliance on blood tests alone to predict allergic reactions may not be a…
Children's health
09 Aug 2007
An Introduction to Obesity Treatments
Methods for weight loss include reducing calorie intake, increasing physical activity, behaviour therapy as well as pharmacological (drug) and surgical treatments for obesity.
Men's Health
09 Aug 2007
Anticholinesterase Inhibitors
Anticholinesterases: Information on Anticholinesterases. Anticholinesterases are a class of drugs that decrease breakdown of acetylcholine and can be used in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
Children's health
07 Aug 2007
27mg Concerta tablets listed on PBS
A new 27mg form of the long-acting stimulant medication Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride) has recently been placed on the PBS, available with authority. It is hoped that this will allow for greater flexibility in treatment and better outcomes with fewer side effects. ADHD affects between 3-5% of primary school aged children,…
