IUDs safe in women at high STI risk 15 Aug 2007 0 comments IUDs can be used safely in high-risk women traditionally considered unsuitable candidates for this type of contraception, a study suggests.
Statins halve risk of lung cancer: study 16 May 2007 0 comments Statins may have a future role in the prevention of lung cancer, said a study that found six months of therapy halved the risk.
Common dementia type misdiagnosed 2 May 2007 0 comments Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) could account for up to one-quarter of dementia cases, but the disease is being misdiagnosed with disastrous outcomes, an expert warns.
Every cm counts in measuring CV risk 2 May 2007 0 comments A meta-analysis has found that for every 1cm increase in waist circumference the relative risk of a CVD event rises by 2%.
Nasal steroids effective in sinusitis 19 Apr 2007 0 comments Using intranasal cortico-steroids as monotherapy or in combination with antibiotics can effectively relieve the symptoms of uncomplicated sinusitis, according to a new Cochrane review.
Reduced lung cancer risk with inhaled corticosteroids 12 Apr 2007 0 comments A study showing high-dose inhaled corticosteroids could reduce lung cancer incidence in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients should prompt a review of existing data, an Australian expert…
Good news for older IVF mums 12 Apr 2007 0 comments Older women who conceive using assisted reproductive technology adjust to pregnancy as effectively as younger women.
Inhaled steroids raise risk of death in COPD patients 12 Apr 2007 0 comments The use of inhaled corticosteroids to treat COPD patients should be reviewed if the patient develops recurrent pneumonia, experts say.
Fat toddlers face early puberty, health risks 15 Mar 2007 0 comments Girls who are overweight by the age of three are more likely to enter puberty early, with significant social and health implications, research suggests for the first time.
Stressed homes make children sick 15 Mar 2007 0 comments Children living in chronically stressful home environments are more likely to become ill and have altered immunological function.