Children's health
24 Aug 2005
Perinatal stroke
Perinatal stroke refers to impaired blood flow to the brain which occurs shortly before, after or during childbirth. It may occur in the mother or…
Cancer
12 Jul 2005
Preventing Cancer – Overweight and Obesity
Preventing Cancer, Obesity: The Cancer Council considers Obesity as a factor in increasing the risk of cancer. Obesity is now the Second leading cause of…
Cancer
08 Jul 2005
Sexuality following breast cancer treatment
Sexuality following breast cancer treatment: Breast cancer treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, can have lasting physical and emotional effects on a woman and her…
Children's health
29 Jun 2005
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin disease which runs in families. It is an allergic reaction causing the skin to become red, dry…
Diseases
22 Jun 2005
Frontotemporal dementia (Pick's disease)
Frontotemporal dementia (Pick's disease) is a form of dementia characterised by gradual mental decline. It may affect speaking, memory and behaviour.
Men's Health
07 Jun 2005
Urinary Incontinence – Types, Investigation and Treatment
Urinary incontinence refers to loss of bladder control which may cause involuntary urination or urine leakage, but can be treated with surgery or medicine.
Chronic Pain
24 May 2005
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a form of PMS that causes severe emotional and physical problems in the two weeks before a woman's menstrual period.
Blood
18 May 2005
Anaemia
Anaemia is the general name for a range of disorders affecting red blood cells. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen…
Cancer
14 May 2005
Fever
Fever or increased body temperature is a symptom of many diseases including cold and flu, ear infection, respiratory infection and scarlet fever.
