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Women Can Help Prevent Pregnancy Complications

Women Can Help Prevent Pregnancy Complications

Pregnancy can be a wonderful and stressful experience any time of the year, but during the summer months, women should…

15 May 2006

Urban kids in diabetes timebomb

Urban kids in diabetes timebomb

Survey results show that children living in inner city areas are at a hugely increased risk of becoming obese and…

07 May 2006

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome refers to increased levels of androgens (primary male hormones) and menstrual irregularities in women.

26 Apr 2006

Simple analgesics (non-opioid analgesics)

Simple analgesics (non-opioid analgesics)

Simple analgesics or non-opioid painkillers, including paracetomol and NSAIDS, provide pain relief and reduce fever in headache and inflammatory conditions.

02 Apr 2006

WA Leads World-First Bid to Crack Diabetes Code

WA Leads World-First Bid to Crack Diabetes Code

Three thousand Australian families with children affected by diabetes are being asked to join a nationwide effort to set up…

21 Mar 2006

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a pre-diabetes metabolic condition that is diagnosed when several abnormalities like insulin resistance and obesity co-occur.

09 Mar 2006

Fibrates

Fibrates

Fibrates are a class of lipid-lowering drugs used to treat hypercholesterolaemia and reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions and heart attack.

22 Feb 2006

Haemorrhagic stroke

Haemorrhagic stroke

Haemorrhagic stroke occurs when blood leaks into and damages the brain. It typically affects people over 55 years of age who have hypertension.

21 Feb 2006

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident; CVA)

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident; CVA)

Stroke or cerebrovascular accident may be haemorrhagic when there is bleeding in the brain, or ischaemic when blood does not flow to the brain.

21 Feb 2006