Children's health
14 Mar 2007
Using Magnets To Correct ‘Sunken Chest’
Researchers at UCSF Children’s Hospital in San Francisco have launched a groundbreaking study to determine whether a new procedure using magnets can correct sunken chest, the most common congenital chest deformity, in the same way that orthodontic braces gradually realign teeth. Sunken chest, which is known medically as pectus excavatum,…
Children's health
23 Feb 2007
Alpha-1 Association of Australia (AAA)
The Alpha-1 Association of Australia (AAA) is a non-profit organisation that supports people living with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD or AATD).
Children's health
19 Feb 2007
Asthma Foundation of Western Australia
The Asthma Foundation of Western Australia is an asthma support group that provides education and works to alleviate asthma symptoms.
Blood
01 Feb 2007
Adverse Drug Reactions
Medical health information: Adverse drug reaction to new and mixtures of prescription medicine side effects or adverse prescription drug reactions
Children's health
30 Jan 2007
Children Raised Near Busy Roads Have Poorer Lungs
US scientists suggest that children who grow up near busy roads or highways with traffic pollution have poorer lung function and are more likely to suffer long term respiratory and heart-related health problems than those who live further away. The study is published in the early online edition of the…
Cancer
28 Dec 2006
Lobectomy
Medical information about thyroid lobectomy, lung cancer lobectomy, pulmonary lobectomy, temporal lobectomy, pulmonary lobectomy, liver lobectomy
Children's health
04 Dec 2006
Infants Wheeze Less In Homes With Multiple Dogs
Living in a home with multiple dogs may help reduce an infant's risk for developing wheezing in the first year of life, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC). Cincinnati researchers, led by David Bernstein, MD, have found that infants living in homes with high levels of…
Cancer
22 Nov 2006
Cancer Council Welcomes Withdrawal of 'Split Packs'
The Cancer Council Australia welcomes the withdrawal from today of Dunhill cigarette wallet packs, or “split packs”, following court action initiated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Anita Tang, Chair of The Cancer Council Australia’s Tobacco Issues Committee, said the ACCC should be commended for its swift response…
Children's health
22 Oct 2006
New Research on Asthma Fears
With more than 2 million Australians suffering from asthma and with spring season a potential trigger, new research indicates that the biggest fear of someone with asthma is they will stop breathing as a result of an attack according to new research announced by the Virtual Medical Centre. Even…
