Dermatology

Power of sunflowers for skin disorders
Skincare and Beauty 26 Jun 2014

Power of sunflowers for skin disorders

A QUT researcher who engineered sunflower seed proteins that will help sufferers of itchy and scratchy skin disorders such as eczema, dermatitis and rosacea has…
GP Q/A: Sore testicles
Men's Health 10 Mar 2014

GP Q/A: Sore testicles

Dr. Joe Kosterich explains sore testicles caused by chafing, and what you can do about it.
Measles cases on the rise in US, vaccine encouraged
Children's health 10 Oct 2013

Measles cases on the rise in US, vaccine encouraged

Prior to the use of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccination, hundreds of those infected with the measles would die yearly, tens of thousands would be hospitalized and around 1,000 cases would result in chronic disability. Decades later, after believing that endemic transmission of this highly contagious illness was eradicated in the United…
Hand hygiene technique: Hand washing with soap and water
General 27 Aug 2013

Hand hygiene technique: Hand washing with soap and water

This article explains the correct technique to wash your hands, an easy and effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
Avocado and coconut ice cream
Blood 20 Aug 2013

Avocado and coconut ice cream

This raw food recipe for vegan icecream with avocado and coconut is not only vegan, it’s also sugar free and gluten free. But it’s rich,…
Kale chips
Blood 20 Aug 2013

Kale chips

These crispy homemade chips are packed with flavour and nutrients. It’s amazing that just by drying kale, a delicious leafy green, you end up with…
Lungs 01 Jan 2013

A Study of LY2127399 in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

The purpose of this SLE study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of two different doses of LY2127399 administered in addition to standard of care therapy in patients with active SLE. Official Title A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of…
Research and Trials 01 Jan 2013

Skin Substitutes in Burn Care (Quad)

The purpose of this study is to determine if using a DERMAL LAYER under skin grafts will: Reduce scar formation of skin graftsReduce burn wound contracturesImprove functional outcome of joints requiring graftsReduce healing times and potential complications of donor sitesCompare scarring outcome of Dermal products. Official Title The Use of…
Children's health 01 Jan 2013

Non-Cutting Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Acne