Blood
25 Jul 2006
Members Survey Results
Prior to Virtual Medical Centre conducting branding market research on our site members, Editorial Advisory Board members and medical professionals we discovered that the word “Virtual” is no longer commonly searched for, and by continuing to use “Virtual” we are potentially limiting the amount of people who can find our…
Blood
08 Jul 2006
Omega-3s Are Important for More Than Just Heart Health
If recent news about mercury levels in fish and recommendations about adding this heart-healthy staple to our diet is confusing enough, here’s some food for thought. The same fish we’re warned against and those still considered safe to eat in bigger portions actually provide our brains with essential omega-3 fatty…
Children's health
08 Jul 2006
Wake Forest Researcher Warns Against Making Connection Between Presence of Measles Virus and Autism
An American scientist whose research replicates a connection published in England in 2002 between the measles virus and bowel disease in autistic children strongly warns against making the leap to suggesting that the measles vaccine might actually cause autism. That is not what our research is showing, said Stephen…
Children's health
08 Jul 2006
ADHD: Medication is not the only way to manage problem behaviour
Researchers from The University of Queensland’s School of Psychology are calling for families with a child diagnosed with ADHD between the ages of four and nine to take part in a group program aimed at helping parents manage their child’s behaviour. Children with ADHD commonly display disruptive behaviours that…
Children's health
07 Jul 2006
Key to Early Diagnosis of Autism May be in the Placenta
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered in the placenta what may be the earliest marker for autism, possibly helping physicians diagnose the condition at birth, rather than the standard age of two or older. The findings are reported in the June 26 online issue of Biological Psychiatry.
Children's health
07 Jul 2006
Queen's-led network looks at foetal alcohol syndrome with goal of minimising life-long learning problems
For the first time researchers are testing to see whether foetal exposure to methanol, a contaminant found in many alcoholic beverages, plays an important role in causing the life-long learning and behavioural problems associated with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). By understanding foetal brain injury caused by exposure to…
Children's health
27 Jun 2006
Baby Girls Born to Mothers Burdened by Stress May be at Increased Risk of Fibromyalgia
Stressful or traumatic events experienced during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects on the foetus, yet these effects may not become apparent until many years later, according to a study suggesting that girls born of such pregnancies may be at greater risk for developing a painful muscle condition called fibromyalgia as…
Children's health
27 Jun 2006
Newborn screening can cause unnecessary parental stress
Virtually all babies in the U.S. have their heels pricked soon after birth to get a blood sample for genetic testing. These “heel stick” tests identify rare metabolic disorders before they cause irreversible damage, but as more disorders are added to the screening – many states now test for 30…
Cancer
10 Jun 2006
Most common health concerns for the female Australian population
Centre for women's health and fitness care information Australia, Woman's sexual health care,
