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…
Anatomy
02 Jan 2006
Allergy and the immune system
Allergy is an exaggerated immune reaction to a usually harmless substance like pollen. Uncontrolled inflammatory and other allergic responses damage cells.
Children's health
29 Dec 2005
Skin prick tests
Skin prick tests are used to diagnose allergies. Allergens are placed on the skin, which is then pricked to see if an allergic reaction occurs.
Anatomy
28 Dec 2005
What is cancer?
Anatomical information about cancer, abnormal cell growth and division caused by genetics and carcinogens, and cancer tumour classification or staging.
Children's health
23 Dec 2005
Allergic disease: The basics
Allergic diseases include asthma, hay fever, eczema and hypersensitivity reactions. They occur when the immune system reacts against harmless substances.
