Blood
01 Jun 2007
Childhood Sarcoma Increases Risk Of Blood Clots, Researchers Find
Researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, have determined that children and young adults with a form of cancer called sarcoma are at increased risk of having a thromboembolic event (TE) in their veins. Thromboembolic events can be a blood clot in a…
Children's Health
18 May 2007
Weight Loss Drugs
Weight loss drugs are designed to help people who are classified as obese lose weight. The main aims in the treatment of obesity are to…
Cancer
18 May 2007
Computer Aided Detection (CAD) in Radiology
Computer aided detection (CAD) is a group of imaging techniques, including CT scans and MRI scans, that produce images of internal body structures.
Children's health
18 May 2007
Risperdal PBS listing change to provide relief for families with autistic children
Antipsychotic medication Risperdal (also known as risperidone) has recently had its listing with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) altered. New 3mg and 4mg Quicklet forms of the medication are now listed, and it is now approved for use in the treatment of some of the behaviours associated with autism. Risperdal…
Children's health
18 May 2007
Risperdal PBS listing altered to include treatment for children with autism
Atypical antipsychotic medication Risperdal (also known as risperidone) has recently had its listing with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) altered. New 3mg and 4mg Quicklet disintegrating tablet forms of the medication are now listed and approved for use in autism. Studies show that Risperdal can lead to improvement in lethargy and…
Children's health
09 May 2007
Long-acting antipsychotic medication – an effective treatment for schizophrenia
A recent report has shown that treatment with a long-acting drug called risperidone may decrease the severity of schizophrenia and improve functioning for patients. This is new and important research, as very little information is known about the use of long acting injectable medications in the community. Schizophrenia is a…
Children's health
09 May 2007
Long-acting antipsychotic medication risperidone – an effective treatment for schizophrenia
An interim report from the Electronic Schizophrenia Treatment Adherence Registry (e-STAR) group has reported improved illness severity and global functioning with long-acting risperidone treatment. The study is still ongoing, however this report provides novel research on the use of long-acting injectables outside of clinical trials. Results were presented at the…
Anatomy
06 May 2007
Pain: An introduction
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience, associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.
Bone
02 May 2007
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofin are used to treat pain and inflammation and reduce temperature in fever.
