Children's health
31 May 2007
Bullying compounds the problems for an epidemic of obese children
Bullying is a common problem for primary school and high school aged children. The self reported rate of bullying is about 10% of primary school aged children in Australia,7 but may be up to 25% in the United Kingdom.1 Bullying is also thought to be a risk factor for a…
Children's health
25 May 2007
PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors)
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a commonly prescribed class of medications whose main action is to create a pronounced and long-lasting reduction of stomach acid…
Cancer
25 May 2007
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea helps fight cancer
Cancer is the leading cause of premature death and disability in Australia, with one in three men and one in four women being diagnosed with cancer before the age of 75, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Brett Mason, said today at a function for…
Children's health
21 May 2007
Gingivitis
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gum (gingival tissues). It may be caused by poor oral hygiene, irritation, infection or medication use.
Children's health
19 May 2007
Relief for reflux sufferers
In a recent edition of Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, the role of a group of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was investigated. GERD is a chronic disease that affects many people in the community with the possibility of serious…
Children's Health
18 May 2007
Weight Loss Drugs
Weight loss drugs are designed to help people who are classified as obese lose weight. The main aims in the treatment of obesity are to…
Cancer
18 May 2007
Computer Aided Detection (CAD) in Radiology
Computer aided detection (CAD) is a group of imaging techniques, including CT scans and MRI scans, that produce images of internal body structures.
Children's health
18 May 2007
Risperdal PBS listing change to provide relief for families with autistic children
Antipsychotic medication Risperdal (also known as risperidone) has recently had its listing with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) altered. New 3mg and 4mg Quicklet forms of the medication are now listed, and it is now approved for use in the treatment of some of the behaviours associated with autism. Risperdal…
Children's health
18 May 2007
Risperdal PBS listing altered to include treatment for children with autism
Atypical antipsychotic medication Risperdal (also known as risperidone) has recently had its listing with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) altered. New 3mg and 4mg Quicklet disintegrating tablet forms of the medication are now listed and approved for use in autism. Studies show that Risperdal can lead to improvement in lethargy and…
