Women's Health

Managing vaginal dryness: Interview with an expert
Hormones 02 Sep 2014

Managing vaginal dryness: Interview with an expert

Vaginal dryness can reduce libido and affect sexual relationships; however it is easily treated with vaginal lubricants and plenty of sexual intimacy.
ICON8: An international phase III randomised trial of dose-fractionated chemotherapy compared to standard three-weekly chemotherapy, following immediate primary surgery or as part of delayed primary surgery, for women with newly diagnosed epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer
Cancer 04 Jul 2014

ICON8: An international phase III randomised trial of dose-fractionated chemotherapy compared to standard three-weekly chemotherapy, following immediate primary surgery or as part of delayed primary surgery, for women with newly diagnosed epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer

Short title ICON8 (Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group trial number ANZGOG14) Summary ICON8 is a randomised (1:1:1 ratio), three-arm, three stage Gynaecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) phase III trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of dose-dense, dose-fractionated carboplatin-paclitaxel chemotherapy in the first-line treatment of ovarian cancer. Official title…
Continence Clinics Australia Wide
Children's health 04 Jul 2014

Continence Clinics Australia Wide

Continence clinics are held Australia wide. Find contact informations for health professionals specialising in incontinence in your state or territory.
Continence Clinics
Children's health 04 Jul 2014

Continence Clinics

Incontinence is quickly becoming one of Australia’s largest health issues with approximately 1 in 4 Australians experiencing some form of bladder and/or bowel control problems. Continence problems affect both the young and old as well as both males and females.
Aussies getting bigger quicker
Children's health 04 Jul 2014

Aussies getting bigger quicker

As many as 11 million Australian adults, 63% of the population are overweight according to a new global study published in The Lancet today.
Sexpert Q/A: Spicing up sex life in long term relationships
Hormones 20 Jun 2014

Sexpert Q/A: Spicing up sex life in long term relationships

Our sexpert, Desiree Spierings, explains how to spice up sex life in long term relationships.
Research reveals 90% of Aussie Asthmatics Use Their Inhalers Incorrectly
Children's health 08 May 2014

Research reveals 90% of Aussie Asthmatics Use Their Inhalers Incorrectly

Most of Australia's two million asthmatics are using their inhalers incorrectly, damaging their health and hitting the country in the hip pocket, specialists warn.
Sexpert Q/A: Making an appointment with a sex therapist
Men's Health 06 May 2014

Sexpert Q/A: Making an appointment with a sex therapist

Sex therapists help with sexual problems in marriage and relationships. Making an appointment for couple therapy is easy.
Low birth weight reduces ability to metabolise drugs
Children's health 06 Mar 2014

Low birth weight reduces ability to metabolise drugs

Researchers have identified another concern related to low birth weight – a difference in how the body reacts to drugs, which may last a person’s…