Children's health
08 Feb 2008
Check immunization status for pertussis
Pertussis (whooping cough) is one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable deaths worldwide, and its prevalence in the community is underestimated. Most deaths occur in young infants who are either unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated. A study published in the latest issue of Emergency Medicine Australasia, the journal of the Australasian…
Children's health
08 Feb 2008
Genetic skin barrier defect linked to eczema
Atopic dermatitis, one of the most common forms of eczema in this family of various inflammatory skin diseases, is a chronic disease marked by red, cracked and itchy skin. It is estimated that atopic dermatitis affects about 10 percent of children around the world and usually begins in the first…
Children's health
08 Feb 2008
Confusion about best treatment for jellyfish stings
There continues to be confusion about the appropriate first aid for most jellyfish envenomings in Australia and the world, according to a paper published in the latest issue of Emergency Medicine Australasia, the journal of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. “Most people don’t know what type of jellyfish has…
Blood
08 Feb 2008
Risk factors for severe RSV infection in immunocompromised children
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital investigators and collaborators have shown how to predict if a child who is infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) while being treated for cancer or another catastrophic disease is at high risk for developing severe infection. The finding will help clinicians improve guidelines for managing…
Children's health
08 Feb 2008
Parents scared children overeat salt
Although the health problems associated with high blood pressure often do not appear until later in life, they are strongly influenced by childhood health. A consumer poll published on 31 January 2008 reveals parents’ concerns about salt levels in children’s foods, with 86 per cent of parents calling for more…
Children's health
08 Feb 2008
Car seat inserts keep baby breathing
Babies travelling in car seats should be provided with additional support to prevent blocking of their airway, research suggests. A research team from The University of Auckland, Auckland Hospital and the New Zealand Cot Death Association found that breathing problems were significantly reduced when young infants were placed in a…
Anatomy
08 Feb 2008
Stages of labour (birth)
There are three stages of labour or baby birth. In a normal delivery or vaginal delivery, cervical dilation is followed by baby delivery (childbirth).
General
08 Feb 2008
Birthing Types
There are many ways of giving birth to a baby. Natural delivery (vaginal delivery), caesarian delivery (c-section) and water birthing are popular methods.
Blood
06 Feb 2008
Biosimilars
Biosimilars are protein drugs that are similar to existing products that cannot be copied identically. They are the equivalent of generic non-protein drugs.
