Bowel
13 Aug 2007
What and How Much to Eat During Pregnancy
During pregnancy macronutrients provide the energy necessary for foetal growth and maintenance of the woman’s weight and essential bodily functions. These requirements therefore increase during…
Children's health
10 Aug 2007
Gene Discovered for Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Paediatrics researchers at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and McGill University in Montreal have identified a gene variant that raises a child’s risk for type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes. As investigators continue to pinpoint genes contributing to diabetes, they have their eyes on providing a scientific basis for…
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
Mum’s Own Weight May Determine Baby’s Size, Overall Health
Video games and snack food have taken the brunt of the blame for the rising childhood obesity epidemic. But while active lifestyles and healthy diets are key to long-term good health, the risks of a child becoming overweight and suffering from obesity-related conditions later in life may be determined long…
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,…
Children's health
07 Aug 2007
27mg Concerta gives flexibility to treatment of ADHD
ADHD is a condition that affects up to 3-5% of primary school aged children, and can have a dramatic impact on their quality of life – as well as those of their parents. One form of medication shown to be particularly useful in reducing the symptoms of ADHD are stimulants,…
