- Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy — read abstract
« There are a number of different types of muscular dystrophy. They are muscle diseases which have 3 features in common: they are hereditary, they are progressive; and each causes a characteristic, selective pattern of muscle weakness. »
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- Fact sheet for safe use of paracetamol — read abstract
« A fact sheet for practitioners and consumers about the safe use of paracetamol is available on the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website. »
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- Faecal incontinence in children (encopresis) — read abstract
« Children with encopresis are not soiling their underwear deliberately, and they should receive medical help. »
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- Faecal occult blood test — read abstract
« Faecal occult blood test is a chemical test that can detect tiny traces of blood in the stool that may indicate the presence of disease. »
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- Falls — read abstract
« Falling over can be distressing, especially for older people. »
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- False fingernails an important source of infection — read abstract
« False fingernails can be an important source of infection. »
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- Familial hypercholesterolaemia — read abstract
« Familial hypercholesterolaemia is an inherited (genetic) condition in which affected members of a family have high levels of LDL cholesterol (‘bad cholesterol’) in their blood. »
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- Family history of colorectal cancer justifies colonoscopy — read abstract
« People with a first-degree relative who has had a bowel polyp, specifically a colorectal adenoma, should undergo surveillance colonoscopy because their risk of polyps or cancer is doubled, according to a new recommendation from The Gut Foundation. »
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- Family planning Australia broadcasts to GPs — read abstract
« Family Planning Australia has held wide-ranging interactive sessions with GPs across Australia. »
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- Fats in the bloodstream — read abstract
« There are two main types of fats in the blood: cholesterol and triglycerides. Too much of either type can cause problems. »
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- Fatty acids in the diet — read abstract
« Fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6 may have an important role in preventing heart disease. »
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- Fatty liver — read abstract
« Fatty liver is a condition most commonly found in heavy drinkers or people who are obese or have diabetes. There are usually no symptoms. »
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- Febrile fits — read abstract
« Febrile fits are fairly common in children. About 3 to 4 per cent of all children have had a febrile fit before the age of 5 years. »
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- Feeding problems with small children — read abstract
« Only rarely is a medical problem the cause of feeding problems in children. »
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- Feet facts — read abstract
« Here are 10 fast facts about your feet, including information on foot pain, heel pain, stress fractures of the feet and growing pains in the feet and legs. »
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- Feet: checklist for foot health — read abstract
« Quick questions to help check the health of your feet. »
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- Feet: how to care for your feet — read abstract
« Foot problems such as smelly feet, athlete’s foot, verrucae, corns and infected toenails can all be alleviated through good foot care. »
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- Feldenkrais method — read abstract
« Learn all about the Feldenkrais method — a therapy that teaches body awareness, and how to abandon habitual bad patterns of movement and replace them with more graceful, efficient movements. »
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- Female infertility — read abstract
« Find out more about the causes of female infertility and the tests that can help diagnose these problems. »
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- Female obesity before diabetes a heart risk — read abstract
« Women who put on weight before being diagnosed with diabetes are at higher risk of dying from heart disease than those who got fat post diagnosis, the Nurses` Health Study has shown.
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- Female reproductive organs — read abstract
« A summary of how the female reproductive organs work. »
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- Fetal alcohol effects can linger — read abstract
« Exposure to alcohol before birth can lead to the development of drinking problems in later life, US researchers have warned. »
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- Fetal alcohol syndrome — read abstract
« The most common drug to damage babies in our society is alcohol. Find out about the features of fetal alcohol syndrome and how to prevent it. »
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- Fever — read abstract
« A fever is when the body temperature rises above 37.5°C. Find out all about fever and when you need to see your doctor. »
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- Fever treatments — read abstract
« An analgesic such as paracetamol will usually reduce fever and pain with few adverse effects. »
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- Fever: causes and symptoms — read abstract
« Most fevers are self-limiting, but you should know the signs that indicate when to seek medical attention. »
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- Fibroids — read abstract
« Fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are benign growths in the muscle of the uterus. They occur most commonly in women of child-bearing age. »
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- Fibroids: fast facts — read abstract
« Fibroids are benign growths in the uterus. Symptoms may include changes in periods, such as cramps; heavier or more frequent periods or bleeding at times other than menstruation; pain in the lower back, abdomen or during sex; constipation or difficult bow »
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- Fibromyalgia — read abstract
« Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome. People with fibromyalgia commonly experience burning or aching pain through various musculoskeletal regions throughout their body, including joints. »
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- Fifth disease — read abstract
« Erythema infectiosum (EI), often referred to as the Vth (fifth) disease, is due to a virus known as parvovirus 19. »
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- First aid for bites and stings — read abstract
« Snakes, spiders, bees, jellyfish and molluscs, such as the blue ringed octopus and cone snail, can all inflict a sting or bite that may cause significant illness and occasionally death. »
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- First aid for burns — read abstract
« The best way of treating burns will depend on the part(s) of the body affected, and the size and depth of the burn. »
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- First aid for stroke — read abstract
« Some helpful tips on first aid for stroke and what to do when someone is having a stroke. »
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- First birthday present should be a visit to the dentist — read abstract
« A visit to the dentist is the best present you can give your child for their first birthday, according to the Australian Dental Association (ADA). »
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- Fish oils study shows heart health benefits of omega-3s — read abstract
« Evidence for the health benefits of fish oils containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is now comprehensive. »
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- Fish protects diabetic hearts too — read abstract
« Women with diabetes who regularly eat fish or take fish oil supplements are less likely to have coronary heart disease or die from any cause, say US researchers. »
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- Flatulence — read abstract
« Find out about the symptoms and causes of that potentially embarrassing problem of flatulence. »
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- Floaters: tiny particles in the eye — read abstract
« Floaters are tiny particles of matter suspended in the jelly-like fluid which fills most of the inside of the eyeball. »
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- Flu vaccination — read abstract
« Over 65s and those with chronic illnesses should consider flu protection. »
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- Fluoride and your dental health — read abstract
« Most major Australian cities have had fluoridated water for 20 to 30 years. Fluoride encourages the enamel of the tooth to repair itself. »
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- Focus on healthy ageing for natural healthcare month — read abstract
« September 2002 is Natural Healthcare Month, designed to increase awareness of the benefits of natural medicines in helping to prevent age-related diseases such as arthritis. »
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- Folate and pregnancy — read abstract
« A high level of folate before pregnancy reduces chances of having a baby with neural tube defect. »
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- Folate is good, but are we getting enough? — read abstract
« The recommended dietary intake of folate should take into account evidence of its protective effect against cancer, say Australian scientists. »
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- Folate supplements in late pregnancy up the risk of child... — read abstract
« Australian research has found an increased risk of asthma in the children of mothers who take folic acid in late pregnancy. »
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- Folic acid and pregnancy — read abstract
« High levels of folate (folic acid) before pregnacy decrease the chance of what is known as neural tube defect. »
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- Folic acid and your pregnancy — read abstract
« Folate is used within the body for cell regeneration and growth and is needed in increased levels by pregnant women. »
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- Food allergy — read abstract
« A food allergy is an immune response triggered by eating specific foods that cause certain well known symptoms to develop. »
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- Food in winter — read abstract
« With the colder, generally wetter, days of winter there is a tendency to stay indoors where it is warm, to become less active and to eat more.
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- Food labels: a guide to reading nutrition labels — read abstract
« Knowing your way around a food label can help you to make more informed choices about the food that you eat. »
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- Food poisoning — read abstract
« Food poisoning is caused by eating food contaminated with harmful amounts of bacteria. »
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- Food tips for travellers — read abstract
« Here are some tips for eating and drinking safely while you travel. »
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- Foot health and ageing — read abstract
« As our feet grow older, they naturally develop more problems. »
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- Foot problems: treatment — read abstract
« A number of different products are available for the treatment of smelly feet, athlete’s foot, and other foot problems such as corns, calluses, verrucae and warts. »
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- Foot spas may pose infection danger — read abstract
« Foot spas at nail salons may cause outbreaks of boils, US doctors have warned. »
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- Free prostate cancer guide now available — read abstract
« A free book called Localised prostate cancer: a guide for men and their families has been prepared by the Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration. »
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- French warned to expect increase in cases of vCJD — read abstract
« Beef consumption is plummeting in France due to concern over Creutzfeldt Jacob disease, and the French health minister has warned the country to expect an increase in variant CJD, a human form of ‘mad cow’ disease. »
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- Friedreich's ataxia — read abstract
« Friedreich`s Ataxia is a slowly progressive disorder of the nervous system and muscles. The disorder, named for the physician who first identified it in the early 1860s, results in inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements (ataxia). »
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- Frontal lobe dementia and Pick's disease — read abstract
« What are the differences between Pick`s disease and Alzheimer`s disease? Find out about symptoms, prognosis and treatment. »
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- Fruit and lung function — read abstract
« Eating fresh fruit on a regular basis has been shown to improve lung function in children. »
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- Fruit extract a new weapon in the PMS battle — read abstract
« Research has found the fruit of Vitex agnus castus effective in treating PMS. »
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- Fudge leaves bitter taste for mental health charity SANE — read abstract
« Mental health charity SANE Australia has protested against stigma in advertising that pokes fun at people with mental illness. »
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- Full blood count (FBC) — read abstract
« A full blood count is a common blood test that measures the number and status of different types of blood cells, including red cells, white cells and platelets. »
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- Full body CT scans questionable for healthy people — read abstract
« The value of full body CT (computed tomography) scans as a screening tool has been questioned following research suggesting that lung cancer, colon polyps and coronary artery atheroma are the only realistic candidates for screening, and only in targeted p »
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- Full-body scans: no evidence yet, says college — read abstract
« A Sydney GP has introduced the concept of full-body CT scans to Australia, amid concerns from radiologists. »
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- Fungal infections treatment — read abstract
« Tinea and thrush infections can be treated quickly and effectively with fungicidal products available from your chemist. »
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- Fungal nail problems — read abstract
« Fungal nail infections are easily picked up in gyms, saunas, swimming pools and changing rooms. »
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- Fungal problems — read abstract
« There are 2 common types of fungal skin infections — tinea and candida. »
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