Anatomy
06 Apr 2008
Spinal cord anatomy
The spinal cord connects the brain to the body. It includes the thoracic, lumbar and cervical sections, and is part of the central nervous system…
Children's health
02 Apr 2008
Lung transplants not dangerous for children with cystic fibrosis, after all
Responding to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which concluded that lung transplants were harmful for children with cystic fibrosis, articles published in the latest issue of Pediatric Transplantation refute the conclusions and argue that the highly influential research was severely flawed. According to two rebuttals…
Children's health
28 Mar 2008
Actual use of asthma medications contradicts guidelines
A study has found only 16% of the 352,082 Australians who filled a prescription for asthma preventer medications for the first time during the period July 2004 to June 2005, went on to use them regularly. Most (61%) ‘first time’ users did not fill another prescription in the next two…
Men's Health
26 Mar 2008
Liposuction
Liposuction is the most popular type of plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery. It involves removing excess body fat that resists diet and exercise therapy.
Cancer
26 Mar 2008
Genetic Testing for Hereditary Diseases
Genetic testing involves analysing a person's DNA. It can be used to assess their risk of hereditary (genetic) conditions such as cystic fibrosis.
Children's health
26 Mar 2008
New research in food allergies
Despite the requirement for prior contact with an allergen for sensitization to occur, the majority of peanut allergic children react to their first known peanut ingestion. Evidence suggests that sensitization may occur by contact with allergen through the skin. Individuals thus sensitized may be predisposed to developing peanut allergy, while…
Blood
25 Mar 2008
Myeloma Foundation of Australia
Myeloma Foundation of Australia supports people living with myeloma, a form of cancer treated by bone marrow transplant and stem cell transplant.
Children's health
21 Mar 2008
Gastroplasty
What is gastroplasty? Why is the procedure performed? What are the benefits of gastroplasty? What are the risks of gastroplasty?…
Children's health
21 Mar 2008
Depressed caregivers hostile, not warm, to children
A new study in the journal Family Process reveals that caregivers with moderate to severe depressive symptoms showed greater hostility and less warmth. The study focused on caregivers of low-income children with persistent asthma. Researchers led by Marianne Celano, PhD, of Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, utilized data…
