Children's health
09 Dec 2009
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the act of a mother feeding her baby by excreting milk produced from her breast.
Symptoms
07 Dec 2009
Pregnancy: Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is a common symptom seen in pregnancy, and has many different causes. It may result from obstetric or gynaecologic disorders related to the…
Children's health
04 Dec 2009
Effects of Mental Activity on Health
From the start of life till the end, mental activity is an important aspect of life. The protective, emotional, physical, psychological and neurological effects of…
Diseases
02 Nov 2009
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs)
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours are the most common type of cancer affecting cells in the gastrointestinal tract, usually the stomach cells.
Dental Care
21 Oct 2009
Oral mucositis (OM)
Oral mucositis refers to an inflammatory, erosive, and/or ulcerative process inside the mouth, which is usually caused by radiation or chemotherapy.
Diseases
09 Oct 2009
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults (adult ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults is a behavioural syndrome characterised by hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or inattention.
Hormones
27 Sep 2009
Fertile Days Calculator and Calendar Rhythm Method
This ovulation calculator determines the days of your menstrual cycle on which you are fertile and can conceive a baby, or should use conraception.
Children's health
27 Sep 2009
Who is present at a birth?
In Australia, obstetricians, GP-obstetricians, or midwives may deliver babies. In teaching hospitals, midwifery or medical students, as well as junior doctors or trainee obstetricians may…
Diseases
26 Sep 2009
Placental abruption (abruptio placentae)
Placental abruption is a complication of pregnancy in which the placenta separates from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery, causing bleeding.