Respiratory

Nutrition and women
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.
Opioids for Analgesia
Bone 30 Apr 2006

Opioids for Analgesia

Opioids for analgesia: Using Opioids for analgesia and information on different opioids.
Chronic pain syndrome
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…
Sensing Tool Helps Study of Cystic Fibrosis
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…
Scientists provide new evidence for cellular cause of SIDS
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…
Nerve Blocks (Regional Anaesthesia)
Bone 09 Apr 2006

Nerve Blocks (Regional Anaesthesia)

Medical information about nerve blocks regional anaesthesia for treatment of pain
Cancer 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.
Influenza (flu)
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.
Allergen Avoidance
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…