Millions say yes to swine vax 8 Dec 2009 0 comments Millions of doses of the swine flu vaccine have now been distributed across Australia, but children under 10 are still not eligible.
Folate overuse ups asthma risk 5 Nov 2009 0 comments Mothers who take folic acid supplements throughout their pregnancy are increasing their risk of having a child with asthma, a study finds.
Aussies accept swine flu vax 4 Nov 2009 0 comments Two-thirds of Australians are willing to be vaccinated against swine flu, research reveals.
Study backs Pap test but future unclear 3 Nov 2009 0 comments Liquid-based cytology is no better than Pap tests for detecting pre-cancerous lesions, a study finds, but some experts say the debate will soon become irrelevant thanks to the introduction of the HPV…
Millions at heightened risk of lung disease 30 Oct 2009 0 comments Up to seven million Australians over the age of 35 are at increased risk of lung disease, research finds.
Steroids aid recovery in post-viral olfactory loss 29 Oct 2009 0 comments Glucocorticoids can significantly improve post-viral olfactory loss, a study finds, with the addition of Ginkgo biloba potentially boosting the effect.
Three-day antibiotic cover works 29 Oct 2009 0 comments A three-day course of antibiotics following paediatric tonsillectomy is as effective as a seven-day course, a study suggests.
Favourable results for basal insulin 29 Oct 2009 0 comments A single or twice-daily dose of basal insulin results in fewer hypoglycaemic events and less weight gain in patients with type 2 diabetes, a study finds.
Long waiting lists force GPs to misuse FOBT 29 Oct 2009 0 comments GPs are deliberately ordering faecal occult blood tests inappropriately to push their patients up long public hospital waiting lists for endoscopy, doctors claim.