Children's health
10 Aug 2007
Warning: Food Allergy Blood Tests Sometimes Unreliable
Blood tests are becoming an increasingly popular tool in the diagnosis of food allergies, but a study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center reports that some tests are more accurate than others and that too-heavy reliance on blood tests alone to predict allergic reactions may not be a…
Children's health
09 Aug 2007
An Introduction to Obesity Treatments
Methods for weight loss include reducing calorie intake, increasing physical activity, behaviour therapy as well as pharmacological (drug) and surgical treatments for obesity.
Men's Health
09 Aug 2007
Anticholinesterase Inhibitors
Anticholinesterases: Information on Anticholinesterases. Anticholinesterases are a class of drugs that decrease breakdown of acetylcholine and can be used in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
Children's health
07 Aug 2007
27mg Concerta tablets listed on PBS
A new 27mg form of the long-acting stimulant medication Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride) has recently been placed on the PBS, available with authority. It is hoped that this will allow for greater flexibility in treatment and better outcomes with fewer side effects. ADHD affects between 3-5% of primary school aged children,…
Children's health
07 Aug 2007
27mg Concerta gives flexibility to treatment of ADHD
ADHD is a condition that affects up to 3-5% of primary school aged children, and can have a dramatic impact on their quality of life – as well as those of their parents. One form of medication shown to be particularly useful in reducing the symptoms of ADHD are stimulants,…
Bowel
06 Aug 2007
Increase of Allergies in Western Society
Since the 1960s there has been a progressive increase in the incidence of allergic disease in Western countries. Even though the processes involved with allergic…
Children's Health
06 Aug 2007
Advice About Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise for as little as 30 minutes a day improves health and life expectancy. Having a daily workout routine, including stretching, can help.
Children's health
03 Aug 2007
Study Finds COPD Patients Taking Inhaled Steroids are at Greater Risk for Severe Pneumonia
Patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are increasingly being prescribed inhaled corticosteroids to control exacerbations of the disease, but a new study finds that the anti-inflammatory drugs increase the chances that these patients will be hospitalized for pneumonia. “In a large cohort of patients with COPD, we found that…
Children's health
03 Aug 2007
Exposure to Cats Increases Bronchial Responsiveness in People Without Specific Cat Allergy
Researchers in the United Kingdom have found that increased exposure to cat allergen is associated with greater bronchial responsiveness (BR) in people with certain common allergies, even if they are not specifically allergic to cats. This suggests that reduced exposure to cats may be beneficial for allergic individuals, regardless of…
