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Breast and nipple thrush (BNT; breast and nipple candidiasis; mammary candidiasis)

Breast and nipple thrush (BNT; breast and nipple candidiasis; mammary candidiasis)

Breast and nipple thrush is a yeast infection of the nipple and breast caused by the fungal organism Candida albicans. It is common with breastfeeding.

29 Jun 2011

5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists (Serotonin Blockers)

5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists (Serotonin Blockers)

5-hydroxytryptamine receptor antagonists (5-HT3 RAs), also known as serotonin blockers, are a group of drugs used to control nausea and vomiting.

30 May 2011

Alcohol: Responsible drinking

Alcohol: Responsible drinking

Alcohol is commonly consumed for fun during social occasions in Australia and most Australians have tried alcoholic beverages at some stage. Alcohol can cause several…

25 May 2011

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)

Nausea and vomiting are common and debilitating side effects of chemotherapy. Despite recent advances in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), these two symptoms remain…

10 May 2011

Alcohol: How to Help a Drunk Person

Alcohol: How to Help a Drunk Person

Alcohol is the most widely used psychoactive, or mood-changing, recreational drug in Australia. There is a large spectrum of alcohol use and associated problems in…

04 May 2011

Food poisoning prevention and food safety

Food poisoning prevention and food safety

Food-borne diseases are diseases that are transmitted by food. Food that has been contaminated with pathogens – including micro-organisms like bacteria or toxic substances like…

30 Mar 2011

The Mind and Your Health

The Mind and Your Health

Positive thoughts help the body stay healthy. Dr Joe discusses the power of positive thinking for good health, long life and recovering from a heart…

21 Mar 2011

Dr Joe: How to deal with Psoriasis

Dr Joe: How to deal with Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common skin rash caused by inflammation under the skin. It is a chronic dermatitis that responds to healthy eating and skin creams.

21 Mar 2011

Shoulder dislocation and instability

Shoulder dislocation and instability

Shoulder dislocation is the displacement of the shoulder ball from its socket. The shoulder is highly mobile and the most frequently dislocated joint.

21 Mar 2011