antibiotics

Blood 05 Sep 2016

Golden staph a public health threat to children

The first major study of golden staph bloodstream infection in Australian children has found higher death rates if the right antibiotic is not used to…

Children's health 25 Jul 2016

New recommendations to stop antibiotics sooner

Experts have recommended that doctors can stop antibiotics sooner in children, helping them to leave hospital earlier and fighting antibiotic resistance.

Children's health 17 Nov 2015

Scarlet fever making a comeback

An international study led by University of Queensland (UQ) researchers has tracked the re-emergence of a childhood disease which had largely disappeared over the past…

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.

Infections 05 Jul 2014

Wound care: Dr Joe Kosterich

Wound healing usually happens automatically after simple first aid. But if infections affect wounds, extra care may be needed, or treatments such as antibiotics.

Chronic Pain 21 Mar 2011

Tonsillitis (Video)

Tonsillitis is a bacterial infection which causes sore throat, swollen tonsils and white pus on the tonsils. Antibiotics may be prescribed as treatment.

Children's health 21 Mar 2011

Whooping cough: Dr Joe

Whooping cough produces a barky type cough, with a whooping sound. Dr Joe explains it is preventable with vaccination and can be treated with antibiotics.