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Think twice before knee surgery 3/26/2012

A La Trobe University study has shown that after knee reconstruction surgery, around 40 per cent of people do not return to their previous level of sports participation.

Inter-arm difference in blood pressure indicates survival 3/23/2012

Patients suffering from high blood pressure who have different blood pressure (BP) readings in each arm are at a reduced chance of survival over 10 years, according to a study ...

Study proves drug success for severe dementia treatment 3/21/2012

A drug commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) can have positive benefits for patients in the later stages of dementia, research has found.

New oral anticoagulants breed new life to thrombosis cure 3/19/2012

The use of traditional anticoagulants may become a thing of the past, thanks to the improved understanding of the biochemistry of the coagulation system and the development of new, ...

Warming up before flu vaccine could boost effectiveness 3/14/2012

You might have heard of warming up for a football match, but researchers from the University of Sydney are hoping that warming up for a flu vaccine could improve its effectiveness ...

Injectable contraceptives up cancer risk 3/12/2012

A study has revealed that injectable contraceptives that are widely used around the world influence the risk of developing several types of cancer.

Cell-therapy cuts death risk in stem cell transplant patients 3/12/2012

Two teams of Australian researchers have identified new approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD), which could potentially result in new and definitive ...

Stem cell-seeded cardiopatch could heal damaged hearts 3/9/2012

A new type of stem cell-seeded patch has shown promising results in promoting healing after a heart attack, according to a study published in the journal STEM CELLS Translational ...

Research questions women’s 'normal' menstrual period 3/7/2012

Even in 2012, menstruation remains an off-limits topic for most women, making it difficult to find accurate information on periods and what is considered 'normal' when it comes to ...

Regular smear tests boost chances of cervical cancer cure 3/5/2012

Women can boost their chances of surviving cervical cancer substantially through regular cervical screening, according to a research paper published on bmj.com.

Nicotine patches 'ineffective' in pregnant women 3/4/2012

The largest ever clinical investigation into whether nicotine patches help pregnant women quit smoking has concluded that standard dose patches do not make a significant difference ...

Vegetarians unwittingly eat animal gelatin in medicines 3/1/2012

A significant proportion of vegetarians and other patients with dietary preferences borne out of cultural/religious practices are unwittingly consuming animal gelatin in prescribed ...

Specific antipsychotic drugs rise death risk in dementia patients 2/27/2012

Nursing home residents over the age of 65 who take certain antipsychotic medication for dementia are at an increased risk of death, according to a research paper published on bmj.com. ...

Tell the doctor about your alternative pain relief medicines: NPS 2/23/2012

NPS issued a media release late last year supporting the TGA’s decision to cancel four prescription pain relief medicines containing dextropropoxyphene from 1 March 2012.

Infertile women may just need more time 2/21/2012

One-in-four women with a history of infertility can still end up having a baby without treatment, a new study from The University of Queensland (UQ) shows.

Pregnant asthmatics could put baby's life at risk 2/21/2012

Many pregnant women who suffer from asthma are putting their unborn child's health at risk by failing to use the right medication, according to a University of Adelaide researcher.

iPads show the way forward for viewing medical imaging 2/21/2012

Tablet computers such as the iPad are becoming more and more popular, but new research from the University of Sydney means they could soon be used in hospitals as a tool for doctors ...

Low calorie feeding not helping lung injury patients on ventilators 2/13/2012

Acute lung injury patients on ventilators who require a feeding tube have a similar number of ventilator-free hospital days and similar mortality rates if they receive a low-calorie ...

Human ‘shock absorbers’ in molecular structure discovered 2/13/2012

An international team of scientists, led by the University of Sydney, has found the molecular structure in the body which functions as our "shock absorber".

Counterfeits and undeclared ingredients of online drugs 2/7/2012

The risks associated with self-medication have been amplified by the ability to buy prescription, non prescription and complementary medicines as well as 'recreational' drugs online, ...

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