The introduction to the Australian market of a new formulation of the so-called combined hormonal oral contraceptive pill has focussed attention on what is considered a fairly recent innovation in medicine.
But the concept of contraception, and even of oral contraception, is not all that new.
Taking precautions: the story of contraception was recently the subject...
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Archive for September, 2008
Taking precautions
New help for heartburn
GORD is the abbreviation used to describe the medical condition known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease.
There are a number of discomforting symptoms of reflux. The most commonly recognised is heartburn – that burning feeling rising upwards towards the throat from the stomach or the lower chest.
Regurgitation can also occur – it’s the sensation of...
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Keeping Asthma Under control
September in Australia signals the start of football finals. It’s also the time when those amongst us who suffer from seasonal hayfever begin to feel the itch and irritation. As well, the first week in September is traditionally designated as National Asthma Awareness Week.
There is a strong relationship between asthma and allergies. So,...
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Preventing migraine and other pain
A headache is something that almost every one of us gets from time to time. In fact, studies have shown that more than 30% of Australians experience a headache at least once a month; and about 5% of the population gets a headache on a daily basis.
So National Headache and Migraine Awareness Week, 22-27...
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Herpes infections – a not so friendly family affair
The website know as Facebook has become a raging success. In fact it’s more than just a website. It’s really a model for creating your own website where you can share its content and all kinds of information with family and friends – information such as contact details, likes and dislikes, photos and personal...
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