Children's health
31 Oct 2012
Autism early intervention found to normalise brain activity
An intensive early intervention therapy that is effective for improving cognition and language skills among very young children with autism also normalises their brain activity, decreases their autism symptoms and improves their social skills, a nationwide study has found. The researchers said the study is the first to demonstrate that…
Children's health
11 Oct 2012
Moderate iPad use won’t keep teens up at night
Teenagers who use an iPad for an hour before bed are still likely to get a good night’s sleep, new research from Flinders University shows.The study, led by sleep psychologist Dr Michael Gradisar, has found that moderate iPad use immediately before bed will not affect a teenager’s sleep, contrary to…
General
12 Mar 2012
Living with Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterised by excessive perspiration in response to non-thermoregulatory stimuli; that is, in response to stimuli other than heat.
Diseases
01 Mar 2012
Generalised hyperhidrosis
Generalised hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating affecting the entire body. It has many causes, such as menopause, infection or neurological disease.
Children's health
08 Jan 2012
Alcohol Consumption: Long-Term Health Consequences
While the effect of alcohol on some health outcomes is fairly straightforward there is still much more research that needs to be done to determine…
Children's health
07 Jan 2012
Alcohol consumption: Short-term health consequences
As the amount of alcohol consumed in a single sitting is increased, the BAC increases proportionately. Once the BAC has surpassed 0.05%, inhibitions are reduced…
Chronic Pain
30 Dec 2011
Chronic daily headache (incorporating chronic migraine and medication overuse headache)
Chronic daily headache is a syndrome of daily headaches including two distinct diagnoses: chronic migraine and medication overuse headache.
Diseases
23 Nov 2011
Focal hyperhidrosis
Focal hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that occurs at one or more specific sites, such as the armpits or palms of the hand. There is no…
Children's health
25 May 2011
Alcohol: Responsible drinking
Alcohol is commonly consumed for fun during social occasions in Australia and most Australians have tried alcoholic beverages at some stage. Alcohol can cause several…
