Children's health
01 May 2007
Surgery for weight loss
Several surgical techniques have been used to treat obesity including gastric bypass, gastroplasty, gastric banding and liposuction. Learn about who can have weight loss surgery, its…
Children's health
30 Apr 2007
Strong Marriage Helps Couples Deal With Temperamental Baby
Couples with infants who are particularly fussy or difficult typically do just fine as parents – as long as they have a strong marital relationship. A new study found that a couple’s relationship with each other was key in determining how they reacted as parents when faced with a temperamental…
Children's health
30 Apr 2007
In-School Talk Therapy Can Help Depressed And Anxious Teens
Training school social workers to lead “talk therapy” sessions during the school day can help teens and pre-teens recognize and begin to overcome mild depression, anxiety and anger problems, research is showing. A pilot study of the approach, presented earlier this year at a national meeting by a team from…
General
27 Apr 2007
Rape Management
The definition of rape in Australia varies between the States and Territories; however, in each jurisdiction acts of non-consensual sexual penetration of both men and…
Children's health
26 Apr 2007
Bronchodilators
Medical information about bronchodilators, bronchodilators drugs and adrenergic bronchodilators
Children's health
26 Apr 2007
Long-acting stimulant Concerta® added to PBS for children diagnosed with ADHD
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is still a focus of much public interest and debate. This should not be surprising however, considering that between 3 and 5% of primary school aged children suffer from the condition.1 The DSM-IV criteria for ADHD include displaying six or more symptoms of inattention…
Children's health
26 Apr 2007
Good news for families of children with ADHD as Concerta® is added to PBS
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is still a focus of much public interest and debate. This should not be surprising however, considering that between 3 and 5% of primary school aged children suffer from the disorder. While the cause of ADHD remains unknown, it is characterised by the presence…
Blood
10 Apr 2007
Blood Clotting: Assessment Before Surgery
Adequate blood clotting is very important if you are about to have a surgical procedure. Modern surgical techniques have resulted in an overall decrease in…
Children's health
08 Apr 2007
Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EO)
Eosinophilic oesophagitis is a gastrointestinal disorder in which the oesophagus is inflamed and causes stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and heartburn.
