Health A to Z
Select from the alphabetical index of the myDr articles for information about diseases and conditions, tests and investigations, medicines and treatments.
- Vaccination — read abstract
« Vaccination is one of the most important public health measures in the world. »
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- Vaccination and antibodies — read abstract
« See how vaccines prepare your immune system to fight disease by taking advantage of the fact that the immune system can ‘remember’ infectious organisms. »
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- Vaccination: Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule — read abstract
« An easy guide to the Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule showing which jabs and vaccines you need. »
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- Vaccinations for older people — read abstract
« The best way of protecting yourself from serious infections is to be vaccinated against them. Two common, but potentially dangerous, diseases that older people should be vaccinated against are influenza and pneumococcal disease. »
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- Vaginal itch — read abstract
« There are reasons other than thrush why intense itching may occur in the vulval area. »
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- Vaginal oestrogen protects against incontinence — read abstract
« Application of local vaginal oestrogen may improve or even cure incontinence in women who have been through menopause. »
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- Vaginal thrush — read abstract
« Itching around the vagina is commonly caused by infection with a yeast called Candida albicans and is known as thrush. Find out the symptoms, treatment and prevention of vaginal thrush. »
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- Varicocele — read abstract
« A varicocele is a collection of widened veins that occurs on the outside of the testicle. A varicocele usually affects only the left testicle. »
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- Varicose veins — read abstract
« Varicose veins (twisted, swollen veins) in the legs are a common problem. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatment for varicose veins. »
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- Vascular dementia — read abstract
« Vascular dementia, the second most common cause of dementia, is associated with problems in the circulation of blood to the brain. »
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- Vasectomy does not increase risk of prostate cancer — read abstract
« Men who have had a vasectomy are not at increased risk of prostate cancer, a New Zealand study has found. »
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- Vasectomy: frequently asked questions — read abstract
« Ten frequently asked questions answered about having a vasectomy and what you can expect afterwards. »
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- Vegetarian diet — read abstract
« Many people are choosing to be vegetarians, but worry if their diet is adequate. »
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- Venlafaxine for depression — read abstract
« Venlafaxine is chemically unrelated to other available antidepressants. It’s mainly used in the treatment of major depression. »
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- Vertigo — read abstract
« Vertigo is a term used to describe a false sensation of movement or spinning. »
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- Vitamin a supplements put elderly at risk of osteoporosis — read abstract
« Elderly people who take vitamin A supplements are at risk of osteoporosis, US research shows. »
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- Vitamins — read abstract
« Vitamins are important for many daily bodily functions, such as growth and cell reproduction. »
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- Vitamins can reduce repeat angioplasty — read abstract
« People who have had coronary angioplasty can reduce their chances of a repeat procedure by taking folate and vitamin B supplements for 6 months, say Swiss researchers. »
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- Vitiligo — read abstract
« Vitiligo is a skin pigmentation disorder that shows up as smooth white, painless spots or patches on various parts of the body. »
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- Voice changes — read abstract
« Voice changes often happen with a number of minor illnesses, but sometimes a change in the voice can be a sign of a more serious problem.
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- Vomiting can be a sign of skull fracture — read abstract
« Research has shown that a sign of a possible skull fracture is vomiting. »
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- Vulval cancer: how Kathleen coped — read abstract
« A life-threatining illness has inspired Kathleen to help women break the silence about gynaecological cancers. »
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- Vulval problems — read abstract
« Many women experience persistent vulval discomfort or pain at some time in their lives, which can cause considerable distress and interfere with sexual functioning and self image. »
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- Vulval problems: a self-help guide — read abstract
« The aim of this guide is to demystify vulval problems by offering an alternative to the current ways of explaining and treating these conditions. »
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- von Willebrand disease — read abstract
« Find out about Von Willebrand disease, an inherited bleeding disorder that affects one in 1000 people. »
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