Over 65s at increased risk of developing dementia with benzodiazepine
Patients over the age of 65 who begin taking benzodiazepine (a popular drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia) are at an approximately 50% increased risk of developing dementia within 15 years compared to never-users, a ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Sep 27, 2012 |
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Study reveals health impacts on Defence families
(Medical Xpress)—Partners of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel deployed multiple times were as physically and mentally well as those who had fewer deployments, a University of Queensland study shows.
Health
Sep 20, 2012 |
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Doctors subjects of patients' verbal, physical aggression
More than 70 per cent of doctors faced verbal or written aggression and almost a third confronted physical aggression in the workplace over a 12-month period, according to new research.
Health
Sep 17, 2012 |
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Eating disorders flying under the radar
Eating disorders are increasingly overlooked in Australia because society is too focused on obesity prevention, a leading Flinders University psychologist says.
Health
Aug 21, 2012 |
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WHO hails Australia tobacco packaging ban
The World Health Organization on Wednesday welcomed the decision by Australia's High Court to dismiss a legal challenge against plain cigarette packaging and hoped it would have a "domino effect" in other countries. ...
Health
Aug 15, 2012 |
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Video games can be good for your health
(Medical Xpress) -- Stroke patients once considered too disabled to regain function in their affected limbs are now showing signs of recovery because of a new therapy that utilizes the Nintendo Wii.
Neuroscience
Jul 20, 2012 |
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GPs' knowledge gap hinders uptake of long-term contraception
(Medical Xpress) -- General practitioners (GPs) lack the knowledge and ability to adequately provide long-term contraceptive care to women in their practices, according to new research.
Health
Jul 17, 2012 |
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Broken heart, broken bones: Falls among elderly tied to depression
(Medical Xpress) -- A new NeuRA study has found that people suffering from depression are more likely to fall, pointing to a complex relationship between mental illness, a sense of balance, and falling in ...
Health
Jun 15, 2012 |
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Musical study challenges long-held view of left brain-right brain split
(Medical Xpress) -- Ever been stuck in traffic when a feel-good song comes on the radio and suddenly your mood lightens?
Neuroscience
Jun 04, 2012 |
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Testosterone overprescribed, particularly for older men
(Medical Xpress) -- Testosterone prescriptions have surged since 2006 due to promotional activity, according to University of Sydney research which also found growing overuse in older men.
Medical research
Jun 04, 2012 |
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Link between relaxation and eczema relief studied
A Murdoch University student is investigating the link between relaxation and its ability to reduce the severity of eczema.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 16, 2012 |
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New way to protect eyes from strong light damage
(Medical Xpress) -- Treating eyes with gentle infra-red light can help prevent the damage caused by subsequent exposure to bright light, new scientific research has found.
Ophthalmology
May 14, 2012 |
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Parents cautioned over 'common' brain injury
A newly developed paediatric concussion kit will help parents identify crucial signs of traumatic brain injury (TBI), one of the leading causes of acquired disability and death in children.
Health
Apr 27, 2012 |
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New Zealand plans cigarette pack branding ban
New Zealand announced plans Thursday to force cigarette firms to sell their products in plain packaging, following world-first laws passed in Australia.
Health
Apr 19, 2012 |
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Active older adults less likely to experience psychological distress
In a study examining the relationship between physical activity and physical function, researchers from Australia discovered that older adults who experienced any level of psychological distress were more than four times ...
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Apr 05, 2012 |
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