Bone
04 Jun 2008
First study to examine vitamin D insufficiency in pediatric patients with low bone density
Vitamin D insufficiency is common in adults and is emerging in the world of pediatrics. A mild degree of vitamin D deficiency, also known as vitamin D insufficiency, causes rickets in children and can be treated with increased amount of nutritional vitamin D intake as well as increased sun exposure.
Chronic Pain
03 Jun 2008
Office Ergonomics: Tips for Preventing Muscle Strain
Tips for preventing muscle strain in the office: Muscle strain in the office has many contributors, such as the small repetitive movements used when operating…
Bone
20 May 2008
Dementia: 10 minute exercises to improve your physical and mental health
This video of exercises for seniors includes chair exercises and balance exercises to maintain movement, strengthen muscles and improve health and fitness.
Bone
11 May 2008
Falls a leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits for infants each year
Half of the estimated 328,500 infants 12 months of age or younger who were treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments each year from 2001 to 2004 were injured as a result of a fall, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The first national…
Children's health
06 Mar 2008
Does your kid just have growing pains – or arthritis?
It might not surprise you to know that arthritis is the most debilitating disease in this country, affecting some 46 million adults in the U.S. alone. You probably don’t know that arthritis also affects children – sending nearly a million of them to the doctor’s office for treatment each year.
Bone
05 Mar 2008
Ototoxicity
Ototoxicity refers to chemical ear damage which causes hearing loss. It is associated with antibiotics, aspirin and anti-malarial medicines and chemicals.
Bone
14 Jan 2008
Milk and Milk Products (Dairy Products)
Children and adolescents should be encouraged to consume milk products because this is the period of their lives in which they are building their peak…
Blood
08 Jan 2008
Introduction to Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are a type of clinical research used to investigate the effectiveness of medicines, prevention programs and diagnostic techniques.
Gastro
27 Sep 2007
Aminosalicylates
Aminosalicylates (5-ASA) anti-inflammatory drugs are metabolised by bacteria in the bowel. They provide targeted treatment for inflammatory bowel disease.
