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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
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants are substances that work against the process of blood clotting. Normally, clotting only occurs when there is blood loss from a damaged blood vessel.…
04 Oct 2010
Benefits and Risks of Exercise During Pregnancy
All women who exercise while pregnant should seek advice from their doctor to ensure they are not over doing it or engaging in specific activities…
11 Jul 2010
Under-Nutrition Before and During Pregnancy
There are a range of adverse health effects associated with maternal under-nutrition (malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency) which can affect both the pregnant woman and developing…
03 Jun 2010
Placenta accreta
Placenta accreta is a life threatening pregnancy condition in which the placenta is attached to the uterus. Excessive blood loss during delivery may occur.
16 May 2010
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS; idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis; ILTS; idiopathic tracheal stenosis)
Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS) is narrowing of the upper airway from inflammation and scar tissue, due to an unknown cause.
17 Apr 2010
Heartburn in Pregnancy
Heartburn is a symptom commonly experienced by pregnant women such that some women and obstetricians even consider it to be a normal occurrence in a…
28 Mar 2010
