Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Pneumococcal Vaccination of Australian Indigenous Mothers to See If It Protects Their Babies From Ear Disease
PneuMum: A Randomised Controlled Trial of Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mothers to Protect Their Babies From Ear Disease clinical trials…
Children's health
01 Jan 2013
Prevention of Asthma With Levocetirizine (36 Month Treatment) in Young Children Suffering From Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) and Sensitized to Grass Pollen and House Dust Mite and Having Completed the Previous EPAAC Trial
36 months study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of levocetirizine (LCTZ) in preventing the onset of asthma in young atopic children. Official Title The Prolongation of the EPAAC Trial (The Early Prevention of Asthma in Atopic Children). A Multi-Country, Double Blind, Placebo (PLC) Controlled, Follow-up Trial With 3 Parallel…
Gastro
17 Dec 2012
Tasty and gluten-free
Cereals are good for you, supplying the body with carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. Yet some people are intolerant to the gluten protein they contain. Now, researchers are developing new recipes for tasty, gluten-free pasta and pastries. Not every person can eat what they like; far from it, one in every…
Infections
15 Nov 2012
Living well with psoriasis
A psoriasis rash is physically uncomfortable, but also associated with a range of psychological issues. It can affect your social life and relationships.
Joints
05 Oct 2012
Eating cherries lowers risk of gout attacks by 35%
A new study found that patients with gout who consumed cherries over a two-day period showed a 35% lower risk of gout attacks compared to those who did not eat the fruit. Findings from this case-crossover study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology…
Children's health
18 Sep 2012
Asthma kids risk mental health
A new study has found that young children with severe or persistent asthma are at higher risk of developing many common mental health problems. The research, a collaboration between researchers at The University of Western Australia affiliated Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and Columbia University in New York, has…
Lungs
19 Jun 2012
Glucocorticosteroids for the Treatment of Respiratory Conditions
Glucocorticosteroids are also called glucocorticoids or corticosteroids. They have anti-inflmmatory effects and are used to treat allergies symptoms.
Children's health
09 May 2012
Household Allergies
Transcript Allergies seem to be one of these conditions of modern living. Its one of those things we are seeing more of rather than less of as time goes by. On the plus side though, most allergies, not all, are not particularly serious but they are…
Infections
09 May 2012
Holiday Vaccinations
Holidays are about rest and not about hard work. And the planning shouldn’t be hard work either. However, there are a couple of things to think about before you go. Now depending on where you are in the world and where you want to go will determine how much…
