Bowel
16 May 2007
Being bullying aware
Bullying occurs when a person is repeatedly, and over time, exposed to negative comments or actions by another person. These negative actions can cause physical…
Gastro
11 May 2007
Meal Replacement Programs
Effective weight loss strategies are needed to help overweight and obese people lose weight and maintain weight loss in the long term. Meal replacements for…
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.
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…
Children's health
30 Apr 2007
Psychologists Publish 3 New Studies On Violent Video Game Effects On Youths
New research by Iowa State University psychologists provides more concrete evidence of the adverse effects of violent video game exposure on the behavior of children and adolescents. SU Distinguished Professor of Psychology Craig Anderson, Assistant Professor of Psychology Douglas Gentile, and doctoral student Katherine Buckley share the results of three…
General
27 Apr 2007
Rape Management
The definition of rape in Australia varies between the States and Territories; however, in each jurisdiction acts of non-consensual sexual penetration of both men and…