Cardiology

Heart 01 Jan 2013

FIELD trial

Fenofibrate Intervention and Event Lowering in Diabetes: prevention of coronary heart disease with fenofibrate in people with diabetes. The FIELD trial Fenofibrate Intervention and Event Lowering in Diabetes aims to determine whether treatment with fenofibrate, a potent modifier of blood lipid levels, will reduce the risk of fatal coronary heart…
Gene 'switch' may explain DiGeorge syndrome severity
Children's health 04 Sep 2012

Gene 'switch' may explain DiGeorge syndrome severity

The discovery of a ‘switch’ that modifies a gene known to be essential for normal heart development could explain variations in the severity of birth defects in children with DiGeorge syndrome. Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute made the discovery while investigating foetal development in an animal model…
Vegetable Lasagne with a Twist
Blood 12 Apr 2011

Vegetable Lasagne with a Twist

A recipe for a calcium rich vegetable lasagna. Suitable for vegetarians, this recipe tastes fantastic served hot or cold with a side salad. Contains spinach,…
Sweet potato and date salad
Blood 29 Mar 2011

Sweet potato and date salad

A deliciously healthy salad recipe packed with essential nutrients like calcium, vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids. Lisa's sweet potato salad makes a great side…
Spinach and Baked Veggie Salad
Blood 29 Mar 2011

Spinach and Baked Veggie Salad

This low-fat spinach recipe makes a healthy light meal, entrée or side dish, and is perfect for people who are following a cholesterol-free diet or…
Tomato and Vegetable Stew
Blood 29 Mar 2011

Tomato and Vegetable Stew

This very low fat recipe makes a healthy tomato and vegetable stew that's perfect with wholegrain rice or pasta for a nutritious family meal. It's…
Spicy Asian Prawns
Blood 24 Mar 2011

Spicy Asian Prawns

A perfect recipe for summer BBQs with flair. These chilli and garlic marinated prawns take just five minutes to cook and are bound to be…
Steamed Tofu
Blood 22 Mar 2011

Steamed Tofu

Fool your friends with this healthy, impressive looking dish, suitable for an entrée or fancy finger food. It takes just 30 minutes to prepare and…
Mexican Bean Casserole
Blood 22 Mar 2011

Mexican Bean Casserole

This easy-to-prepare recipe for a low GI Mexican casserole will be a favourite with all spicy food lovers. Contains beans, tomatoes fresh vegetables and cheese.…