Children's health
26 May 2015
Babies feel pain ‘like adults’
The brains of babies 'light up' in a very similar way to adults when exposed to the same painful stimulus, a pioneering Oxford University brain…
Chronic Pain
11 Nov 2014
Chronic fatigue syndrome: Dr Joe Kosterich
Dr Joe discusses chronic fatigue syndrome, including diagnosis and management of the condition.
Chronic Pain
30 Jul 2014
GP Q/A: Cracking knuckles
Cracking knuckles does not cause arthritis but too much knuckle cracking can cause joint pain in knuckles and fingers, Dr. Joe explains.
Bone
16 Apr 2014
Physio Q/A: Text neck
Neck and shoulder pain are classic text neck symptoms. Physiotherapy can relieve pain and prevent pain from worsening.
Children's health
25 Oct 2013
Diagnosing and treating sore throat should be part of overall strategy to prevent rheumatic heart disease
Diagnosing and treating sore (strep) throat (primary prevention) in children and adolescents to prevent such cases developing into acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) should be a cornerstone in any overall RHD strategy. The issues around primary prevention are discussed in one of the papers in the…
Blood
20 Aug 2013
Avocado and coconut ice cream
This raw food recipe for vegan icecream with avocado and coconut is not only vegan, it’s also sugar free and gluten free. But it’s rich,…
Blood
20 Aug 2013
Kale chips
These crispy homemade chips are packed with flavour and nutrients. It’s amazing that just by drying kale, a delicious leafy green, you end up with…
Blood
12 Feb 2013
Do non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cause kidney failure in children?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, are commonly used to treat pain and reduce fever in children. However, the use of NSAIDs has been shown to cause acute kidney injury (AKI) in some children. A new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics reports the…
Children's health
07 Feb 2013
Kids being hospitalised for arthritis
Hospitalisation rates for juvenile arthritis are increasing, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, A snapshot of juvenile arthritis, examines the prevalence, treatment and experience of arthritis in children aged 0 to 15 years old. ‘Juvenile arthritis is estimated to affect…
