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Reviewed December 2007
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Type I interferons for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Interferons (IFNs) are mediators of the immune system and have been used to successfully treat a number of chronic inflammatory disorders. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of type I IFNs for the treatment of active ...
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Jul 2008
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Anaemia
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Better Health Channel
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Anaemia is a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells. When a person is anaemic, the red blood cells have to work harder to get oxygen around the body. Anaemia isn't a disease, but a result of a malfunction somewhere in the body. A common cause of anaemia is dietary deficiency, especially lack of iron. Symptoms include tiredness. Treatment may include iron supplements.
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Dec 2007
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Fuel for your body
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Your body is like a wonderful machine. First of all it builds itself in your mothers womb. It works hard on growing bigger and stronger.
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Dec 2007
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Food - eating and sport
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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You need to provide your body with the right sort of fuel if you are exercising regularly and training for your sport. What you need to eat.
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Dec 2007
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Blood count
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Better Health Channel
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The full blood count (FBC) test looks for abnormalities in the blood, such as unusually high or low numbers of blood cells. This common test can help to diagnose a wide range of illnesses, infections and diseases.
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Dec 2007
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Human recombinant activated protein C for severe sepsis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is no sufficient evidence supporting that human recombinant activated protein C reduces the risk of death in adults or children with severe sepsis and a low risk of death; the risk of internal bleeding is however high....
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Nov 2007
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Non-corticosteroid treatment for nephrotic syndrome in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Children with nephrotic syndrome lose excessive amounts of protein from their blood stream into their urine. This loss of protein causes tissue swelling, especially in the face, stomach and legs. The risk of infection also increases because important pr...
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Nov 2007
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Protein restriction for children with chronic renal failure
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Low protein diet can delay kidney failure in adults with kidney disease, however a diet low in protein in children raises concern of poor growth. The review identified 2 studies (250 children) in children with kidney disease and found that a low protein...
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Aug 2007
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Protein
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Better Health Channel
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About half of the human body's dry weight is made up of protein. Many of the foods we eat contain protein, particularly flesh foods (chicken, beef, lamb and fish) and legumes.
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Jun 2007
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Genes and chromosomes
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Centre for Genetics Education
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In their body cells, humans have 46 chromosomes, made up of 23 pairs. There are 44 chromosomes numbered 1-22 (called autosomes) according to size from the smallest to the largest and two sex chromosomes, X and Y.
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Jun 2007
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Soybeans
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Better Health Channel
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Eating soybeans can reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including coronary heart disease. Soybeans contain hormone-like substances called phytoestrogens that mimic the action of the hormone oestrogen.
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Jan 2007
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Haemoglobin and haematocrit targets for the anaemia of chronic kidney disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Having too few red blood cells (anaemia) makes a person feel tired and unwell. Blood transfusions or drugs can be given to increase red blood cell levels (haemoglobin). Having too many red blood cells can lead to blockages in catheters and other vascula...
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Aug 2006
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Hepatitis C
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myDr
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Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver, which may show up as an acute flu-like illness with fever and nausea.
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Aug 2006
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Iron and your body
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myDr
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Iron has an important role in transporting oxygen around the body. Iron deficiency can cause a number of adverse effects.
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Aug 2006
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Full blood count (FBC)
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myDr
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A full blood examination can tell us much about our health.
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Jul 2006
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Immunotherapy for advanced renal cell cancer
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The course of advanced renal cell carcinoma is extremely variable, ranging from spontaneous remission to disease progression refractory to chemotherapy. Immunotherapy has held promise of improved outcomes based on uncontrolled studies and randomized controlled trials generally limited by small size and low power.
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Proteinuria
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Kidney Health Australia
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Information on protein in the urine
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Nov 2005
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