Fitness
14 Aug 2007
Dementia prevention
Dementia or Alzheimer's disease may be prevented with blood pressure lowering therapies (antihypertension treatment) and other heart health measures.
Children's health
14 Aug 2007
Memory Problems
Memory problems or memory loss is commonly caused by Alzheimer's disease or dementia, but sleep disturbance and thyroid conditions also affect memory.
Blood
14 Aug 2007
Drug Trialling
Drug trialling is research performed to test how well medicines work to treat certain diseases, and if they cause side effects or adverse events.
Blood
14 Aug 2007
Virtual Medical Centre: Welcome
Dr Andrew Dean welcomes you to Virtual Medical Centre.
Children's health
14 Aug 2007
Mothers’ Second-hand Smoke Exposure Linked to Psychological Problems for Kids
Children whose mothers were exposed to second-hand smoke while they were pregnant have more symptoms of serious psychological problems compared to the offspring of women who had no prenatal exposure to smoke, according to a new University of Washington study. Writing in Child Psychiatry and Human Development, UW psychologists Lisa…
Children's health
14 Aug 2007
Life Off-Screen
Study examines effect of removing TV/games consoles and computers on young children. What happens if you deprive a group of 7 and 8 year olds of computers, television and games consoles for two weeks?Psychologist and head of the Department of Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, Professor Barrie…
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,…
Children's Health
01 Aug 2007
Lifestyle Changes for Obesity and Weight Loss
Lifestyle modification, with a reduction of energy intake and an increase in physical activity, is essential in all treatment strategies for obesity and weight loss.
