Cancer
22 Nov 2006
Cancer Council Welcomes Withdrawal of 'Split Packs'
The Cancer Council Australia welcomes the withdrawal from today of Dunhill cigarette wallet packs, or “split packs”, following court action initiated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Anita Tang, Chair of The Cancer Council Australia’s Tobacco Issues Committee, said the ACCC should be commended for its swift response…
Children's health
08 Nov 2006
Recommendations for the treatment of acute anaphylactic reactions
A study published in a recent issue of the Medical Journal of Australia has offered clear and comprehensive recommendations for the management of anaphylaxis. Along with other studies, researchers have noted the increase in incidence of allergic disease, triggering attempts to develop guidelines to be applied in emergency department and…
Children's health
08 Nov 2006
How should severe allergic reactions be managed in the community?
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction most commonly caused by various food, venom and drug allergies. It leads to widespread effects on the body, and most importantly can damage the function of the heart and lungs that can have life-threatening consequences. A recent study published in the Medical Journal of…
Children's health
28 Oct 2006
Botulinum Toxin Injections for Neurological Disorders
Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium responsible for botulism. It can be very useful for certain medical conditions, not just the cosmetic…
Bone
25 Oct 2006
Nutrition and Lactose Intolerance
Nutrition in lactose intolerance is important, because many lactose intolerance patients control their symptoms by avoiding foods which contain lactose, especially dairy products. Unfortunately, this…
Diseases
24 Oct 2006
Occipital neuralgia
Occipital neuralgia is a type of headache characterised by stabbing pain in the back of the head, usually on one side, followed by reduced sensation.
Children's health
22 Oct 2006
New Research on Asthma Fears
With more than 2 million Australians suffering from asthma and with spring season a potential trigger, new research indicates that the biggest fear of someone with asthma is they will stop breathing as a result of an attack according to new research announced by the Virtual Medical Centre. Even…
Bone
16 Oct 2006
Joint pain (arthralgia)
Joint Pain: Medical information about causes of joint pain and the treatment and diagnosis of joint pain written by Health Professionals.
Blood
12 Oct 2006
Drug Prevents PostPartum Hemorrhage in Resource Poor Settings
The drug misoprostol provides a safe, convenient, and inexpensive means to prevent postpartum hemorrhage, a major killer of women in developing countries. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Missouri, India’s Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, and the National Institutes of Health. Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive bleeding…
