- Rabies: information for travellers — read abstract
« Rabies is a viral disease spread by bites from infected animals. »
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- Rapid weight loss linked to gallstones — read abstract
« People who lose more than a kilo of weight a week have an increased risk of developing gallstones, according to Australian researchers. »
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- Rat-bite fever on the rise as rodents become popular pets — read abstract
« Rat-bite fever may be seen more often now that rats are becoming popular as pets, a conference has been told. »
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- Raynaud's disease — read abstract
« For people who have Raynaud`s disease, cold hands and feet can be a problem with serious consequences. »
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- Recurrent genital herpes: 3-day course as good as 5 — read abstract
« A short course of antiviral therapy for recurrent genital herpes can be an effective alternative to a traditional 5-day course, 2 studies find. »
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- Red eye — read abstract
« Red eye is the term used when the eye is red, itchy, watery and feels gritty. »
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- Red eye treatment options — read abstract
« Read about some common over-the-counter treatments for red eye. »
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- Red Nose Day — read abstract
« Red Nose Day is the major fundraiser for SIDS and Kids, an organisation that supports education and research about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). »
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- Red Rose Day for cystic fibrosis research — read abstract
« Cystic Fibrosis Australia aims to raise funds for research with Red Rose Day on October 19, 2001. »
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- Reflexology: no evidence of benefit — read abstract
« Despite its popularity, a systematic review has not shown that reflexology offers any health benefits. »
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- Reflux in children — read abstract
« Many babies and small children experience heartburn, or acid reflux. »
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- Refusal to eat is not a sign of depression in nursing home... — read abstract
« Nursing home residents who refuse to eat but have no other behavioural problems are unlikely to have depression or be suicidal, an Australian study shows. »
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- Regular low-dose iron best in pregnancy — read abstract
« South Australian researchers have suggested that all pregnant women should receive low-dose iron supplements if they cannot boost dietary iron intake. »
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- Regular tea drinkers have higher bone density — read abstract
« People who have been regular tea drinkers for the past 10 or more years are likely to have a higher bone mineral density than non-tea drinkers. »
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- Remicade for treatment of Crohn's disease — read abstract
« Remicade is the Australian brand name for a medicine called infliximab, which is used to treat Crohn's disease and some other autoimmune conditions. »
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- Remicade for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis — read abstract
« Remicade is the Australian brand name for a medicine called infliximab, which is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis in adults and some other autoimmune conditions. »
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- Removal of ovaries protects against cancer — read abstract
« Removing the ovaries and fallopian tubes may be the best chance of protection against breast cancer and other gynaecological cancers in women with the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, research suggests. »
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- Report highlights the burden of heart disease on Australians — read abstract
« Despite a steady decline in death rates over the past 20 years, cardiovascular disease (heart and blood vessel disease) still claims more than 50,000 lives a year, with Indigenous Australians and people in the lower socio-economic groups by far the hardes »
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- Research alliance puts fish oil on the menu — read abstract
« A new alliance between functional lipids company Clover Corporation and Food Science Australia will use breakthrough technology to put healthy fish oils into the Australian diet. »
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- Research may help HIV infected men to have children safely — read abstract
« New research, presented in the US, may lead to the development of techniques that will allow people with HIV to have children without transmitting the virus to their partner or children. »
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- Research suggests diabetes link to cow's milk — read abstract
« Research published in the October 2000 issue of the journal Diabetes, has suggested that some children who have been given cow’s milk formula when they are very young may develop type 1 diabetes later in life. »
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- Rest may not be best for sciatica — read abstract
« Bed rest is not usually necessary for people with sciatica, say Cochrane reviewers. »
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- Restless legs syndrome — read abstract
« Restless legs syndrome is a condition that makes it difficult for people to get to sleep. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment of restless legs syndrome. »
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- Retarded ejaculation — read abstract
« Retarded or delayed ejaculation is when a man takes too long to climax, causing problems with his sexual performance. »
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- Retinal detachment — read abstract
« A retinal detachment occurs when the retina becomes separated from where it is normally attached to the inside of the eye. When this happens the retina stops functioning, causing loss of vision. »
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- Retinopathy in diabetes — read abstract
« Diabetic retinopathy occurs when the small blood vessels in the retina become swollen or new tiny blood vessels grow that block the retina. »
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- Rhesus — read abstract
« The rhesus blood factor is significant in pregnant women, as the production of Rh antibodies against newborns could cause serious problems. »
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- Rhesus factor and pregnancy — read abstract
« Women with rhesus negative blood face possible problems during pregnancy. »
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- Rhesus-negative blood and pregnancy — read abstract
« If you have rhesus negative blood, your fetus may be at risk for health problems. This is true only if the fetus has Rh positive blood. A simple test followed by treatment can help prevent problems. »
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- Rheumatic fever: a recurring problem in NT — read abstract
« Almost half of all cases of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) in the Northern Territory are recurrences, a new report has found. »
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- Rheumatoid arthritis — read abstract
« Arthritis is a general term that is used to describe inflammation of the joints in the body. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of chronic arthritis that occurs in varying joints such as the hands, wrists or knees and will appear in the joints on both si »
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- Rheumatoid arthritis and smoking — read abstract
« A number of studies have shown a link between cigarette smoking and rheumatoid arthritis. Stopping smoking may well lower your risk of developing this debilitating condition. »
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- Rheumatoid arthritis increases heart attack risk — read abstract
« Heart disease risk factors should be treated aggressively in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients following new evidence of their elevated risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack), Heart Foundation spokesman Professor Andrew Tonkin said. »
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- Rheumatoid arthritis link to cats — read abstract
« An Australian study has found that people with a genetic susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis, who have had close contact with cats in their childhood, are significantly at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. »
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- Rheumatoid arthritis linked to increased risk of heart... — read abstract
« People with rheumatoid arthritis are at greater risk of heart disease than those of the same age with osteoarthritis and those with no arthritis. »
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- Rheumatoid arthritis: Caitlin's story — read abstract
« Read Caitlin`s story and find out how this 9-year-old girl takes rheumatoid arthritis in her stride.
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- Rheumatoid arthritis: Isabelle's story — read abstract
« Read Isabelle`s story to find out how she copes with rheumatoid arthritis each day and to pick up some practical advice from someone who knows what it`s like to live with arthritis. »
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- Rheumatoid arthritis: joints affected — read abstract
« See how rheumatoid arthritis affects your joints, and which joints are most commonly affected. »
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- Rheumatoid arthritis: joints involved — read abstract
« View this diagram of the joints most commonly affected in established rheumatoid arthritis. »
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- Rheumatoid arthritis: prescription medicines — read abstract
« Find out about the prescription medicines available to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This information will help you to understand your treatment options. »
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- Rheumatoid arthritis: see a specialist early — read abstract
« A global plan is set to streamline the process between GPs and rheumatologists. »
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- Risks of spinal manipulation — read abstract
« Patients undergoing spinal manipulation should be warned about the risk of stroke or vascular (blood vesssel) injury, US doctors say. »
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- Role of infections in heart attacks — read abstract
« New research in the United States has suggested there is a link between infections and inflammation and the risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease for people over 65. »
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- Rosacea — read abstract
« Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments for the skin condition known as rosacea. »
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- Ross river virus — read abstract
« Ross River virus infection is spread by female mosquitoes, and can cause flu-like symptoms. »
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- Rotator cuff — read abstract
« The image shows the rotator cuff - the group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and help move the upper arm (humerus). »
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- Rotator cuff injury — read abstract
« Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder joint in place and help move the shoulder. »
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- Rubella — read abstract
« Rubella (also called German measles) is generally a mild illness caused by a virus, but it can cause birth defects if pregnant women become infected. »
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- Rubella self-care — read abstract
« Rubella (German measles or three-day measles) is caused by a virus different from the measles virus. It is spread by coughing and sneezing. Find out what products are available for rubella. »
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