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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour (PNET)
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours are rare. They develop in hormone-producing cells within the pancreas. Surgery and medicines are used in their treatment.
22 Sep 2011
Blood Clotting and Blood Thinning Agents
Blood clots can cause stroke, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and may require treament with blood thinners like warfarin.
21 Mar 2011
Pneumonia (Video)
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection. Pneumonia symptoms include fever and cough. Pneumonia treatment is with antibiotics.
21 Mar 2011
Runny Nose
The notion of a child with a runny nose is almost one of those clichéd visions we have of childhood.
21 Mar 2011
Labour and Birthing Positions
Options for positioning during labour are many and varied. Women instinctively use a variety of positions and movements to cope with the pain of the…
30 Jan 2011
Oral thrush (monoliasis, oral candidiasis, OC)
Oral thrush (candidiasis) is a yeast infection that occurs in the mouth. It is caused by the fungus Candida albicans. Anti-fungals are used in treatment.
27 Jan 2011
Cosmetic Surgery: Making a Decision
All people considering having cosmetic surgery must weigh up the potential risks and benefits of the surgery as well as their personal circumstances. It is…
17 Nov 2010
Smoking Statistics
Smoking statistics for Australia: How many people die from smoking every year? Who smokes, and how often do they smoke? How many people try to…
19 Oct 2010
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a pharmacological intervention for smoking cessation. NRT delivers a dose of nicotine into the bloodstream which replaces the nicotine that…
15 Oct 2010
