Medicine & Tests
03 Dec 2006
Sex During Pregnancy
Information about pregnancy sex myths sex position during pregnancy and sex after pregnancy
Men's Health
29 Nov 2006
Hallucinations
Medical information about visual hallucination induced by psychotic hallucinogenic drugs and other caused of hallucinations of the mind.
Cancer
29 Nov 2006
Cancer Council welcomes decision to fund cervical cancer vaccine
The Cancer Council Australia has welcomed today’s announcement that the Australian Government will fund the world-first cervical cancer vaccine under the National Immunisation Program. Chief Executive Officer of The Cancer Council Australia, Professor Ian Olver, said the decision was an exciting development for future generations of Australian women. “The…
Blood
26 Nov 2006
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II (HIT-II)
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II (HIT-II) causes a drop in blood platelets, which increases blood clotting and the risk of blood clots.
Cancer
23 Nov 2006
National campaign to combat Australia's most costly cancer
A new national skin cancer awareness campaign launched today has the potential to significantly reduce the impact of the nation’s most costly yet preventable cancer, according to The Cancer Council Australia. Cancer Council spokesperson and melanoma surgeon, Emeritus Professor Bill McCarthy, said that the campaign would make a significant…
Cancer
22 Nov 2006
Cancer Council Welcomes Withdrawal of 'Split Packs'
The Cancer Council Australia welcomes the withdrawal from today of Dunhill cigarette wallet packs, or “split packs”, following court action initiated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Anita Tang, Chair of The Cancer Council Australia’s Tobacco Issues Committee, said the ACCC should be commended for its swift response…
Children's health
08 Nov 2006
Recommendations for the treatment of acute anaphylactic reactions
A study published in a recent issue of the Medical Journal of Australia has offered clear and comprehensive recommendations for the management of anaphylaxis. Along with other studies, researchers have noted the increase in incidence of allergic disease, triggering attempts to develop guidelines to be applied in emergency department and…
Children's health
08 Nov 2006
How should severe allergic reactions be managed in the community?
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction most commonly caused by various food, venom and drug allergies. It leads to widespread effects on the body, and most importantly can damage the function of the heart and lungs that can have life-threatening consequences. A recent study published in the Medical Journal of…
Children's health
28 Oct 2006
Botulinum Toxin Injections for Neurological Disorders
Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium responsible for botulism. It can be very useful for certain medical conditions, not just the cosmetic…
