Bowel
10 May 2007
Abortion
An abortion is the termination of a pregnancy, resulting in the removal or expulsion of the contents of the uterus, usually carried out to avoid…
Children's health
09 May 2007
Long-acting antipsychotic medication – an effective treatment for schizophrenia
A recent report has shown that treatment with a long-acting drug called risperidone may decrease the severity of schizophrenia and improve functioning for patients. This is new and important research, as very little information is known about the use of long acting injectable medications in the community. Schizophrenia is a…
Children's health
09 May 2007
Long-acting antipsychotic medication risperidone – an effective treatment for schizophrenia
An interim report from the Electronic Schizophrenia Treatment Adherence Registry (e-STAR) group has reported improved illness severity and global functioning with long-acting risperidone treatment. The study is still ongoing, however this report provides novel research on the use of long-acting injectables outside of clinical trials. Results were presented at the…
Anatomy
06 May 2007
Pain: An introduction
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience, associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.
Blood
04 May 2007
Role of Homocysteine in Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease encompassing diseases involving the heart or blood vessel is currently the leading cause of death in Australian adults. It is primarily caused by…
Bone
02 May 2007
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofin are used to treat pain and inflammation and reduce temperature in fever.
Children's health
01 May 2007
Surgery for weight loss
Several surgical techniques have been used to treat obesity including gastric bypass, gastroplasty, gastric banding and liposuction. Learn about who can have weight loss surgery, its…
Children's health
30 Apr 2007
Strong Marriage Helps Couples Deal With Temperamental Baby
Couples with infants who are particularly fussy or difficult typically do just fine as parents – as long as they have a strong marital relationship. A new study found that a couple’s relationship with each other was key in determining how they reacted as parents when faced with a temperamental…
Children's health
30 Apr 2007
In-School Talk Therapy Can Help Depressed And Anxious Teens
Training school social workers to lead “talk therapy” sessions during the school day can help teens and pre-teens recognize and begin to overcome mild depression, anxiety and anger problems, research is showing. A pilot study of the approach, presented earlier this year at a national meeting by a team from…
