Blood
09 May 2006
Nutrition and women
A good diet is essential for growth, health and wellbeing. In women, nutritional requirements are affected by pregnancy and medical conditions.
Bone
30 Apr 2006
Opioids for Analgesia
Opioids for analgesia: Using Opioids for analgesia and information on different opioids.
Bone
12 Apr 2006
Chronic pain syndrome
Chronic pain syndrome refers to any pain that lasts longer than reasonable for the involved tissues to heal. It can develop after acute pain from…
Children's health
11 Apr 2006
Sensing Tool Helps Study of Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers are using an innovative, multi-functional sensing tool to investigate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) release and its role in cystic fibrosis. The ATP study marks the first application of a novel sensing system developed by a research team led by Christine Kranz at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This patented…
Children's health
10 Apr 2006
Scientists provide new evidence for cellular cause of SIDS
University of Chicago researchers and colleagues have found strong support that a disturbance of a specific neurochemical can lead to sudden infant death syndrome, the primary cause of death before age 1 in the United States. Approximately 3,000 infants die each year from SIDS, according to the Centers for Disease…
Bone
09 Apr 2006
Nerve Blocks (Regional Anaesthesia)
Medical information about nerve blocks regional anaesthesia for treatment of pain
Bone
28 Feb 2006
Cancer pain
Cancer pain (neuropathic pain, chronic pain) is a common complication of cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy) and cancer metastasis.
Children's health
21 Feb 2006
Influenza (flu)
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza virus. Influenza outbreaks are common, particularly during winter months.
Cancer
02 Feb 2006
Allergen Avoidance
Once you are allergic to a substance, the best way to treat it is to avoid what you are allergic to. This will alleviate symptoms…