Chronic Pain
08 Oct 2007
Pain during childbirth
Almost all women experience pain during childbirth which varies in severity. There are different pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to treatment of pain during childbirth.
Children's health
08 Oct 2007
Youngest Girls Spirited to Brothels show Highest HIV Rates
Girls forced into the Indian sex trade at age 14 or younger show significantly higher rates of HIV infection than older girls and women similarly forced into prostitution, according to a new study that highlights for the first time the increased HIV risks faced by sex trafficked Nepalese girls and…
Children's health
07 Oct 2007
Antiepileptics
Antiepileptics are a class of medicines that prevent the rapid brain stimulation associated with seizures. They are used to treat epilepsy and seizures.
Chronic Pain
04 Oct 2007
Obesity and its Cost on the Workforce
Obesity is costing the Australian economy $637 million dollars each year due to indirect costs associated with increased sick leave, lower productivity, unemployment, disability, early…
Bone
28 Sep 2007
Body-conscious girls wrong to ditch dairy: study
Fat-phobic girls are mistakenly shunning calcium-rich dairy foods, just at the time when their young bodies most need it. A recent Canadian study found no difference in changes in per cent body fat over two years between girls eating varying amounts of calcium from food. The study, published in…
Gastro
27 Sep 2007
Aminosalicylates
Aminosalicylates (5-ASA) anti-inflammatory drugs are metabolised by bacteria in the bowel. They provide targeted treatment for inflammatory bowel disease.
Children's health
25 Sep 2007
Dairy Foods and Type 2 Diabetes
Adjusting to a new diagnosis of diabetes can be a shock – and wondering ‘what can I eat?’ is only normal. Some people with diabetes cut out or limit their intake of dairy foods (like milk, cheese and yogurt) due to concern about the fat content. However, Diabetes Australia actually…
Children's health
24 Sep 2007
Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF)
Through their website and other wide ranging activities, the Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF) aims to provide support and information for people with pituitary conditions, their families, healthcare…
Children's health
24 Sep 2007
Asthma Foundation of New South Wales
The Asthma Foundation of New South Wales is an asthma support group that provides education and helps people manage and understand asthma.
