- Nappy rash — read abstract
« Nappy rash can result from contact dermatitis, or from a fungal thrush infection. Find out how to manage this condition and when you should see your doctor. »
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- Nappy rash self-care — read abstract
« Nappy rash is a red rash on the skin covered by a baby's nappy, most often due to irritation caused by urine and faeces in contact with sensitive skin. Find out what products are available for nappy rash.
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- Nappy rash treatments — read abstract
« Nappy rash can be treated using a number of different over the counter medications, depending on the cause. These include barrier creams, anti-fungal preparations and products containing hydrocortisone. »
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- Narcolepsy and cataplexy — read abstract
« Find out about the symptoms and treatments for the sleep disorders narcolepsy and cataplexy. »
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- Nasal drops may be best taken when lying down — read abstract
« People with rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis should lie down and put back their head when using steroid nose drops, say UK researchers. »
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- National Asthma Week — read abstract
« In National Asthma Week, the state Asthma Foundations urge you to increase your understanding of asthma and learn what to do in an emergency.
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- National Blood Donor Week — read abstract
« National Blood Donor Week celebrates the life-saving gift provided by blood donors and encourages more Australians to give blood. »
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- National Diabetes Week — read abstract
« The goal of National Diabetes Week is to educate the Australian community about type 2 diabetes, the risk factors for this disease and how it can be prevented. »
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- National Gynaecological Awareness Day — read abstract
« National Gynaecological Awareness Day was established to promote awareness of
gynaecological health and diseases. »
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- National Healthy Bones Week — read abstract
« National Healthy Bones Week highlights the importance of calcium in developing and maintaining healthy bones and preventing osteoporosis. »
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- National Nutrition Week — read abstract
« Nutrition Week aims to promote optimal health by encouraging food variety and physical activity. »
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- National Ride to Work Day — read abstract
« Ride to Work Day is a nationwide event coordinated by Bicycle Victoria that aims to get people started and keep them riding to work. »
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- National Skin Cancer Action Week — read abstract
« National Skin Cancer Action Week is held at the start of every summer to raise awareness of skin cancer in Australia. »
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- National Stroke Week — read abstract
« National Stroke Week aims to raise awareness about stroke and its risk factors and early warning signs. »
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- National Wee Week — read abstract
« National Wee Week is held to promote urinary system health in Australia. Its aim is to raise awareness of urinary tract infections (UTIs). »
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- Naturopathy — read abstract
« Naturopathy is a system of healing that aims to provide holistic or whole body healthcare by drawing on treatment methods from several traditional systems of medicine. »
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- Nebulisers and asthma — read abstract
« A nebuliser is a device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist, which is then breathed in through a mask or mouthpiece to help treat people with asthma. »
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- Neck pain therapies may not help — read abstract
« A new study in this week`s British Medical Journal shows that 2 types of physiotherapy commonly prescribed to treat female office workers with neck pain do little to alleviate their pain.
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- Neck pain: symptoms and causes — read abstract
« Knowing the symptoms of your neck pain and when to see a doctor can help in finding the cause and getting a diagnosis. »
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- Neck pain: treatment — read abstract
« Review the current treatments for neck pain including complementary options and find out how to prevent neck pain. »
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- Neural tube defects: genetics and prevention — read abstract
« The chance that a pregnancy will be affected by a neural tube defect is about 1 in 500. Increasing the level of folate in a mother`s diet will reduce this risk. »
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- Neurofibromatosis type 1 — read abstract
« Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a relatively common inherited condition affecting approximately one in 3000 people. It is also known as von Recklinghausen`s disease. »
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- Neuropathic pain — read abstract
« Find out all about neuropathic pain, which is usually described as a shooting, stabbing or burning pain. »
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- Neuropathy in diabetes — read abstract
« People with diabetes can develop this complication which affects the nerve tissue. »
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- New action plans for severe allergic reactions — read abstract
« The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) is moving to raise the profile of first-aid adrenaline by issuing template written `action plans` for adult and child anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction). »
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- New community ideas for bone and joint health — read abstract
« Tai Chi lessons, special fitness programmes for young people, and practical suggestions for people who work on the land are among 1.5 million dollars of innovative projects to combat bone and joint disease in the Australian community. »
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- New COPD guidelines include self-management — read abstract
« New clinical guidelines for management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have been released by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Australian Lung Foundation. »
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- New dietary guidelines for Australians launched — read abstract
« Revised dietary guidelines launched in Canberra today by Federal Health Minister, Senator Kay Patterson, and Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, have recommended decreasing the age at which children may consume reduced-fat dairy produc »
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- New flexible artificial cornea may help to restore sight — read abstract
« Australian researchers have developed the world`s first flexible artificial cornea. »
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- New growth factor found in breast milk — read abstract
« A newly discovered growth factor has been found to be present in high concentrations in breast milk. »
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- New listing cuts the costs of leukaemia drug — read abstract
« A broader Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing for Glivec, a once-daily capsule for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukaemia, means more patients can afford the breakthrough treatment. »
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- New research aims at future prevention of type 1 diabetes — read abstract
« A team of scientists at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have made a discovery that could lead to a new approach to the prevention of type 1 diabetes. »
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- New studies revisit the low-carb diet — read abstract
« Two new studies comparing weight loss on a low-carbohydrate (Atkins-style diet) with that on a low-fat (‘conventional’) diet show some support for the low-carbohydrate approach. »
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- New Year's health resolutions — read abstract
« New Year is a good time to think about making lifestyle changes that will benefit our health: quit smoking, eat a healthy diet, exercise and reduce alcohol intake. »
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- New Year's resolutions: making them work — read abstract
« Here are some expert tips to help you make your New Year's resolutions work. »
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- Newborn screening tests — read abstract
« Newborn screening tests can detect rare but serious genetic or metabolic disorders in newborn babies. »
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- Newborn screening: single test for 31 metabolic disorders — read abstract
« Every newborn in Australia will soon be screened for 31 rare metabolic disorders in one test. »
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- Newborns in Victoria to be tested for an extra 30 diseases — read abstract
« Victorian newborns will soon be screened for an extra 30 rare diseases when they have their heel prick test. »
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- Nibble nuts to nobble diabetes — read abstract
« Nut consumption — including frequent intake of peanut butter — may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, a large study shows. »
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- Nicotine addiction quick for teen smokers — read abstract
« A study published in September 2000 has debunked the popular myth that nicotine addiction is a gradual process and occurs only after prolonged daily use of tobacco. »
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- Night terrors — read abstract
« Children who experience night terrors usually have no particular emotional or psychological problem. »
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- No sleep and drug use on ski fields poses accident risk — read abstract
« A rare study on the prevalence of substance use in alpine snowfield settings has found that many skiers took large quantities of different drugs during a visit to the snowfields and many drove home despite a severe lack of sleep.
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- Nosebleeds — read abstract
« What causes nosebleeds? How can I prevent them? What first aid measures can I use to stop a nosebleed? Find out here. »
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- Not all electric toothbrushes out-clean their manual rivals — read abstract
« If you`re wondering whether that electric toothbrush you received for Christmas really does the job, look at the brush head. »
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- Not drinking cows' milk blamed for children's fractures — read abstract
« New Zealand researchers have found that children who avoid drinking cows` milk are twice as likely to fracture bones than their milk-drinking counterparts. »
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- NSAIDs and arthritis — read abstract
« People with chronic arthritis can be helped by taking one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). »
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- NSAIDs overused in musculoskeletal injury — read abstract
« The perception that NSAIDs offer superior pain relief over paracetamol for the treatment of many sports injuries may be inaccurate. »
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- Nuclear medicine and radioactivity — read abstract
« In nuclear medicine, radioactivity provides a useful tool in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. »
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- Nursing home residents with dementia have poor teeth — read abstract
« Nursing home residents with dementia may have poor dental care, Adelaide research has found. »
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- Nut allergy transferred via liver transplant — read abstract
« Australian doctors have described how a nut allergy can be transferred via a liver transplant from a boy who died from nut-related anaphylaxis. »
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- Nutrition and hydration for exercise — read abstract
« Find out how to maintain hydration and nutrition levels before, during and after exercise. »
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- Nutrition is key to heart health for Aboriginal Australians — read abstract
« Coronary heart disease is a major cause of death among Aboriginal people, even though high blood pressure and high cholesterol are not excessive in many communities. »
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- Nutritional supplements for healthy living — read abstract
« Many pharmacies specialise in nutritional supplements, including specific vitamins for women, men and older people. »
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- Nuts can lower cholesterol, study finds — read abstract
« Eating nuts can substantially reduce cholesterol levels and could offer a cheap and effective strategy for reducing cardiovascular risk. »
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- Nuts in a healthy diet — read abstract
« Nuts are high in protein, carbohydrates and fibre as well as containing many vitamins and minerals. »
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